Turn Teamwork Into Meals.
Fund your team. Feed your community.
Play It Forward is the hassle-free fundraising platform for sports teams that transforms seasonal fundraising into thousands of pounds of food for local families in need.
30 lbs of Food Per Box Funded
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100% Hassle-Free Online Platform
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Direct Community Impact
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30 lbs of Food Per Box Funded - 100% Hassle-Free Online Platform - Direct Community Impact -
This isn’t your typical team fundraiser.
No popcorn, no coupon books — just purpose. Play It Forward is about putting real food on the tables of real families right here in our local community. Every dollar raised helps feed someone in need and supports your team at the same time. At SERV International, we want to turn teamwork into tangible impact — because when teams rally together, communities rise together.
How It Works
1. Connect & Set Your Goals
Reach out to our team to get started! We’ll chat through your specific fundraising targets and, whether you're raising money for team equipment, tournament fees, or travel expenses, show you how Play It Forward can help you crush them!
2. We Build Your Custom Team Page
We take care of the tech so you can focus on the game. We set up a custom, user-friendly fundraising hub built specifically for your organization, pre-loaded with all your branding and fundraising details.
3. Players Launch Individual Pages
Every player creates their own personal page in minutes. It's super easy for athletes to share their link with friends, family, and neighbors via text, email, or social media to start collecting donations for local food boxes.
4. Track Progress & Earn More
Watch the impact stack up in real time! Our platform tracks both individual contributions and collective team progress. The more food boxes your team funds for local families, the more dollars go straight back to support your team’s account!
See It in Action!
Want to see what a custom team campaign looks like live? Check out the Georgia Impact campaign page to explore an example of how one of our partner organizations brought their players, families, and community together to make a massive impact!
Other Successful Fundraisers!
 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
How we turn teamwork into tangible impact.
Play It Forward turns your team's hard work into direct, life-changing support for local families. When your players fundraise, SERV International transforms every dollar into tangible action by packing and distributing boxes filled with pantry staples, nutritious snacks, and essential meals directly to neighbors in need. By combining your team's passion with SERV’s proven programs, your athletic goals fuel real relief right in our community, proving that when we work together, everybody wins.
