1. Identify type of food drive
Do you want to collect funds, food, or both? Do you want to focus on a healthy food drive? Do you want to only focus on toiletries, or diapers?

2. Choose a location to host your food drive
Your office building, place of worship or school is an obvious choice.  But you could also do it as an event entrance incentive. 

3. Set a time frame
It could last several weeks, or just one day at an event. 

4. Promote!
Send emails, post flyers, and make announcements to get the word out.