Note: Pay attention to the posted drive schedule above which may span a different time frame than the default time slots in the volunteer signup form.
Nationwide Food Drive
Location: Benjamin Franklin Charter School Thanksgiving Food Drive | Queen Creek. AZ
Location Details
Benjamin Franklin Charter School
18864 E Germann Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Help us reach out goal of 90,000 pounds of food! Looking for rice, beans, flour, canned goods, bottled water, paper goods, laundry soap, cleaners, frozen turkeys and anything else you expect to see around the thanksgiving table!
Food Drop Off
November 17, 2025 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Food Pick Up
For those impacted by the shutdown, visit us:
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How to Donate Food
Open for Drop Off
November 17, 2025 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Donation Guidelines
Nonperishables: Acceptable up to 1 year past the printed date if unopened and in good condition.
Canned goods: Acceptable up to 2 years past the printed date if unopened and undamaged.
Please avoid items that are opened, leaking, or severely dented.
No homemade or perishable foods, please.
Food to Donate
Food items most needed:
- Dry & Boxed Meals (Pasta, rice, macaroni & cheese, Rice-A-Roni, Hamburger Helper, instant potatoes, etc.)
- Healthy snacks (Trail mix, dried fruit, nuts, jerky, granola or protein bars, whole-grain crackers)
- Healthy drinks (100% fruit juice, vitamin water, electrolyte or sports drinks, non-carbonated, shelf-stable)
- Canned & Packaged Proteins (Tuna, chicken, salmon, beans, chili, peanut butter)
- Canned Fruits & Vegetables (Fruit packed in juice, low-sodium or no-salt-added vegetables)
- Baking & Cooking Staples (Flour, sugar, cooking oil, boxed baking mixes, pancake mix, syrup)
- Condiments & Sauces (Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, salad dressing, salsa, BBQ sauce, etc)
Non-perishables: Okay if 1 year past expiration date (unopened)
Canned food: Okay if 2 years past expiration date
How to Donate Financially
Local Food Bank Donation
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Government Shutdown Benjamin Franklin Charter School Thanksgiving Food Drive | Queen Creek. AZ Food Drive!
You may select as many volunteer time slots as you would like. This form will send your contact information and availability to the local food drive coordinator.