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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm kind of surprised by all the negativity on this thread. While I don't really like this idea unless it is the child's idea, if it is the child's idea I think it's lovely. It's a nice way to teach kids to be generous. Just because donating food to a food bank doesn't solve world hunger doesn't mean it's better to do nothing. Just because those donating may be well off doesn't mean it's better to do nothing. [/quote]

But it's not polite to tell your party guests what they need to or should not bring.  It's never okay.  Etiquette wise it's not even appropriate to put on the invitation not to bring a gift.  If a guest inquires you can say that their presence is the only gift you'd want but otherwise it's not polite to give guests instructions.

If OP wants a teaching moment she should have her daughter organize a food drive, fund raising event, donate her own time.  Doing a b-day party and asking for food donations really is not teaching her much.  She'll feel "good" about giving when she actually didn't do any giving herself.[/quote]

PP again - I did want to mention that I don't judge OP.  I think her heart is in the right place...I just have differing opinions on the subject.[/quote]

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