Who Are We?

Child kneeling and looking into a box of food items outdoors.
Volunteers packing boxes with the text 'It's more than just food' on them at a community event.
Two people in a warehouse setting, standing in front of stacked boxes labeled "SERV." One person is wearing a blue shirt and glasses, holding a walking stick, the other is wearing an orange shirt with a headband. Both have "SERV" logos on their shirts.

Play It Forward is a community-focused fundraiser supporting SERV International's local outreach programs. For 25 years, SERV has been committed to serving families in need. Today, we partner closely with Cherokee County schools, local churches, DFCS, and other community organizations to ensure we're reaching those who need help the most. Each month, we distribute over a thousand food boxes—offering not just groceries, but hope and a reminder that our community cares.

We partner with sports teams—from school athletics to local club teams—to raise donations and rally support. At Play It Forward, we're all about turning teamwork into local impact, making sure families right here at home feel loved, supported, and empowered.

How We SERV

Every month, our dedicated volunteers come together to pack over a thousand food boxes for families in our community. Each box is carefully filled with pantry staples, hope, and the assurance that our neighbors are loved and supported. It’s teamwork in action—turning generosity into real, local impact.

 FAQs

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  • Play It Forward is a community-driven fundraiser that partners with local teams to raise donations supporting SERV International’s local outreach. Together, we provide food boxes filled with groceries and hope to families right here in North Georgia.

  • Through SERV International, we support local families in who need extra help. Each month, our program distributes over a thousand food boxes to families identified by our partner network.

  • Teams join Play It Forward and raise donations from their friends, families, and networks. Those donations go directly toward funding food boxes for families in our community, turning teamwork into real-life impact. After the fundraiser is over, the team receives back a percentage of the funds raised to support their team.

  • It’s easy! Simply contact us, and we’ll help your team set up your fundraiser page, provide support and resources, and guide you every step of the way in raising donations to help local families.

  • We partner with all types of teams—school-based athletics, club sports, community leagues, church youth teams, and more. Any team wanting to make a difference in our community is welcome.

  • All donations go directly to SERV International, funding our monthly food boxes that provide pantry staples, essentials, and hope to local families. Additionally, at the end of each fundraiser, participating teams receive back a percentage of the funds raised to support their own season—creating impact both for families and the teams involved.

  • Our food boxes contain 25–30 lbs of pantry staples, snacks, and essential items that vary each month based on availability from our food partners. Each box also carries a message of hope and encouragement, along with a handwritten note from our volunteers.

  • We collaborate closely with Cherokee County schools, DFCS, local churches, and community organizations to identify and reach the families most in need, ensuring our resources make the greatest possible impact.

  • Yes! Play It Forward is part of SERV International, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible, and you’ll receive a receipt for your records.

  • You can easily reach us through our website's contact form or by emailing us directly at goplayitforward@servone.org. We'd love to answer your questions and help your team start making a difference!