Emergency Food Bank Stockton/San Joaquin Events

Our events bring the community together to fight hunger in San Joaquin County. Whether you'r running, volunteering, golfing or hosting your own fundraiser, your participation helps provide food adn hope to loal families.

MAY
USPS Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive takes place every May and is the largest one-day food drive in the nation - and possible the world.

How to participate:

  1. Place a box or bag of non-perishable food items next to your mailbox.
  2. Your letter carrier will collect the donations druing mail delivery.
  3. Food is delivered directly to the Emergency Food Bank

With your help, we can Stamp Out Hunger in San Joaquin County. Together we can fight hunger - one mailbox at a time.

JUNE
Kaiser Permanente Skedaddle 5K & 10 Miler Buble Run & Walk

Join us for the second year of the kaiser Permanente Skedaddle Bubble Run & Walk - back by popular demand and bigger than ever!

Experience an energetic, festival-style event featuring:

  • A 5K or 10-miler course
  • Flat terrain and long straightways - perfect for personal records
  • A fun, bubble-filled atmosphere for runners and walkers alike

Proceeds support the Emergency Food Bank's Nutrition Education Programs.

Learn more or get involved:

JULY
NAIFA Central Valley Charity Golf Tournament

Celebrating 50 years of giving, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Central Valley (NAIFA) has hosted a premier charity golf tournament benefiting the Emergency Food Bank. Held at the exclusive Woodbridge Golf & Country Club, this annual event includes:

  • A day of championship golf
  • Great food
  • Raffle prizes
  • Fun and fellowship for a great cause

Join us and help make a difference - one swing at a time.

NOVEMBER
Run & Walk Against Hunger Presented by the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation

The Emergency Food Bank Run & Walk kAgainst Hunger, takes place every Thanksgiving morning and has become a beloved holiday tradition for families across our community. Participants can choose from:

  • Kids Quarter Mile Fun Run
  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 10K Run

Join us for a meaningful and fun way to start Thanksgiving - while hleping neighbors facing hunger.

Ways to get involved:

DECEMBER
Turkey Brigade (Stockton Fire Department Local 456 - Stockton Police Officers Association - Food 4 Less)

Each holiday season, Santa and his helpers from the Stockton Professional Firefighters, Stockton Police Officers' Association, PAQ Inc, Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Markets, and community partners come together for the Turkey Brigade.

This heartwarming event delivers turkeys to the Emergency Food Bank, helping ensure families across San Joaquin County can enjoy a holiday meal.