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Events

Health and Nutrition Fair, April 23, 2009: The Emergency Food Bank will be hosting a FREE health fair on April 23, 2009. In the past we have had great turnout with 200 - 250 people showing up. We will be inviting local agencies to come and distribute information about the programs and services they offer. If you are interested in participating please contact Kristine Gibson or Federico Navarro at (209) 464-7369.

National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive, May 9, 2009:  Each year the United States Post Office and the National Association of Letter Carriers hold a nationwide food drive.  This year the food drive will be held on May 9, 2009 and all you need to do is leave your food donation next to your mailbox and the letter carriers will pick it up.  Last year this food drive raised over 24,000 pounds of food for the Emergency Food Bank.  Thank you letter carriers for all you do on this day!

The Mayor's Hike and Bike, May 23, 2009: 8:45 am at the Stockton (Ports) Banner Island Ballpark, the Mayor’s Hike and Bike brings the community together to celebrate health and promote active lifestyles and charities in Stockton. Registration is from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. Bikers will start at 8:45 and Hikers will start at 8:50 a.m. Beginning and ending at Stockton (Ports) Banner Island Ballpark, this event will feature twp walking courses and two biking courses of varying length throughout downtown and central Stockton. Proceeds benefit the Emergency Food Bank, Catholic Charities and Gospel Center Rescue Mission.  A Get Fit! Stockton Fitness and Health Fair will be offered to participants and the public from 8:45 to 11:30 am.

The Mayor's Hike and Bike Application (Click Here)

The Mayor's Hike and Bike Sponsorship Information (Click Here)

National Hunger Awareness Day, June 2, 2009:  MORE INFORMATION TO COME.   For more information, call the EFB, (209) 464-7369.

NAIFA - Central Valley 34th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, July 20, 2009:  The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Central Valley (NAIFA - Central Valley) is hosting its 34th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Elkhorn Country Club on July 20, 2009.  For the last 33 years NAIFA - Central Valley has donated over $300,000 to local charities and the last several years the Emergency Food Bank has been the beneficiary of this "Premier" golf tournament.  For Sponsorship or golfing information please call Kristine Gibson or Tim Viall at (209) 464-7369.

Health and Nutrition Fair, September 24, 2009: The Emergency Food Bank will be hosting a FREE health fair on September 24, 2009. In the past we have had great turnout with 200 - 250 people showing up. We will be inviting local agencies to come and distribute information about the programs and services they offer. If you are interested in participating please contact Kristine Gibson or Federico Navarro at (209) 464-7369.

Super Bowl XLIII Raffle: MORE INFORMATION TO COME FOR 2009.  This is generously provided by Alex and Faye Spanos and Family. For more information click here or call the EFB, (209) 464-7369. If you would like to purchase tickets please call Kristine Gibson at EFB.

Best of San Joaquin Gala, October 15, 2009:  This year The Record will host the 2nd Annual Best of San Joaquin Gala celebration and has designated all the net proceeds from this event to fight hunger. The Gala will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Hutchins Street Square - Lodi from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. This top-shelf event will honor the businesses voted “The Best” by Record readers. Fabulous food, refreshment and entertainment will be plentiful. It is going to be a celebration of all that is good and wonderful in San Joaquin County!  The “BEST” part of The Record’s Best of San Joaquin Gala is that proceeds are going to benefit the food and nutritional programs at the Emergency Food Bank, Gospel Center Rescue Mission and Salvation Army.

The Run and Walk Against Hunger --Thursday, November 26, 2009
(Click Here): A 5K run and walk, 10 K run and 1/4 mile Kids Run and Walk, starting at the Stockton Ports Ballpark and finishing inside the Stockton Ports Baseball Park. This is the fifth annual run/ walk and we hope to draw 2,800 serious and occasional runners and family walkers to a fun event which showcases downtown Stockton and the waterfront. You can also register at www.active.com or go to the run website at www.runagainsthunger.org

PDF downloads: Information & Application Pledge Form 2008

For more information on any of these events, and how you can get involved or help, call the EFB, 209.464.7369.