Harvest Drive, Inc.

The Harvest Drive is a yearlong project that culminates in an event that takes place at several public schools every Thanksgiving. Fundraising efforts and collections are under way throughout the fall season. In years past, student from over 150 public and private schools, as well as churches, temples and neighborhoods have held drives and supplied the Harvest Drive with the non-perishable food that is distributed to the families. Families receive a complete Thanksgiving meal and a week's worth of grocerie staples, as well as personal and household necessities during Thanksgiving season. The unique characteristic of the program is that in addition to the business and corporate donations, children are at the helm of all collections. In addition to helping others, the purpose of the Harvest Drive is to teach children at an early age that their contributions can make a difference in the lives of others, by facilitating their direct participation in the project.