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title: "Weed Man Rolls Out 2nd Annual Grassroots Giving Food Drive"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/602026b2-f5d5-4001-8866-4180aa99194c
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250915_weed_man_rolls_out_2nd_annual_grassroots_giving_food_drive.html
category: "Lawn & pest"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Lawn & pest"
published: 2025-09-15T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:21:03.177Z
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# Weed Man Rolls Out 2nd Annual Grassroots Giving Food Drive

**TL;DR:** Weed Man is hosting its 2nd Annual Grassroots Giving food drive from September 8 to November 21, where franchisees across North America will collect non-perishable food items for local Food Banks. Weed Man CEO Jen Lemcke expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, which aims to address food insecurity in local communities.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-09-15. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250915_weed_man_rolls_out_2nd_annual_grassroots_giving_food_drive.html).*

## Story

The 2nd Annual Grassroots Giving food drive will take place from September 8 to November 21, as Weed Man franchisees across North America partner with their local Food Banks to collect non-perishable food items for donation.

“Weed Man has always been a family business, and we’ve never felt more like a family than we did last year during Grassroots Giving,” said Jen Lemcke, CEO of Weed Man. “The response and enthusiasm we saw from our local franchisees was nothing short of incredible. Everyone wanted to give back to their community. I cannot wait to see what we’re able to do this year!”

From September 8 to November 21 (exact dates will vary based on location), Weed Man customers are encouraged to leave food donations on their front porch on the day of their scheduled lawn service for their technician to pick up.

They’re seeking shelf-stable, non-perishable items, such as canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, and more. Customers are encouraged to contact their local Weed Man location or visit the Grassroots Giving website for more information about the specific needs of their community, including the most-needed items and any restrictions on donations.

After all the donations have been collected, each Weed Man franchisee will weigh the total amount of food they have collected during the campaign, while awards and recognition will go to the franchisees who collect the most food.

“Few problems are felt more on a local level than food insecurity, both in the United States and Canada,” added Lemcke. “We wanted a North America-wide initiative that could have a real impact on a community level. By taking part in Grassroots Giving, our franchisees have a real opportunity to give back to the communities they live and work in.”

For any questions regarding the Grassroots Giving food drive, customers are encouraged to reach out to their local Weed Man location.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- community giving (topic)
- Weed Man (company)
- franchise initiative (topic)
- food drive (topic)
- Jen Lemcke (person)
- Food Banks (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250915_weed_man_rolls_out_2nd_annual_grassroots_giving_food_drive.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/602026b2-f5d5-4001-8866-4180aa99194c).