Host a Necessities Drive

Nourish and care for our seniors

Host a Necessities Drive to gather food and personal items for seniors!

Silver Key relies on the generosity of businesses and our neighbors to keep our food pantry stocked. In addition to providing an emergency food pantry and offering special food boxes for seniors on special diets, Silver Key also uses donated food to add to commodity boxes, giving clients a more nutritious and varied diet and allowing them to stretch their food budgets even further. Silver Key clients also need a variety of personal items to help maintain good health. While donations are accepted M-F, 9 am – 4 pm, Fridays are best due to the availability of staff and volunteers to assist with unloading donations. Thank you for your partnership in making this community the best in the nation to age!

For more information about hosting an Necessities Drive, contact us here or call 719-884-2300

Getting started and organized

Download toolkit

We've curated a great set of tools for you to use when organizing your community around your food drive.

Print and complete form

We try to keep the barriers low for giving, but we do ask that you print and complete this photo release form so we can share your story.

Current Food Needs

Shelf stable protein sources such as tuna, peanut butter, canned ham and salmon
Canned fruit
Canned or jarred marinara/spaghetti sauce
Canned tomatoes
Rice/Pasta
Jelly/Jam
Cereal
Canned soup
Canned stew

In addition we can use the following personal items:

Tooth paste
Tooth brushes
Denture cleaner and adhesive
Deodorant
Shampoo
Soap, disinfecting wipes/cleaner
Dish soap

Host a necessities drive and make a tangible difference

Our food pantry and personal care supplies are vital for older adults facing hunger and health challenges. Your drive ensures that seniors receive not only nutritious food, but also essential hygiene items, helping them maintain their health and dignity. Together, we can keep our community the best place to age!