Host a Food Drive!

Host a Food Drive

Hundreds of families and individuals receive emergency food assistance at the Emergency Food Bank Main Pantry, and our partner pantries throughout San Joaquin County. Without donations of food and/or funds, the Emergency Food Bank would not be able to provide assistance to those in need.

We encourage the community to support our mission by sponsoring a food drive to collect non-perishable, shelf-stable food items. Your support will make a huge impact in the ongoing fight against hunger in San Joaquin County.

Host a Canned Food Drive at your school, business, organization, church, or neighborhood.
Become a Food Drive of the Month Partner (See below).
Ask guests to bring canned food items to events. Not sure what items to collect? Read our article on Food Drive Donations here.
EFB Food Drive Flyer w/Suggested Items (8.5x11 - PDF)
EFB Food Drive Flyer (8.5x11 - PDF)
EFB Food Drive Sign (14x8.5 - PDF)

Food Drives of the Month

January – Pasta: Pasta Flyer
February – Dried Beans & Rice
March – Tuna
April – Canned Vegetables
May – Canned Beans
June – Peanut Butter
July – Cereal
August – Instant Mashed Potatoes
September – Boxed Stuffing
October – Turkey
November – Ham
December – Soup

If you are currently hosting a food drive, or if you are interested in starting one and need more information, please contact Fran O'Brien at 209.464.7369 ext. 1011, or fobrien@stocktonfoodbank.org.