Emergency Food Bank Stockton/San Joaquin Events

Events are one of the many ways we raise awareness and financial support for the Emergency Food Bank. The EFB welcomes the opportunity to partner with community groups and organizations through partnerships.

Signature Events

Run & Walk Against Hunger
Presented by the Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation

The Emergency Food Bank Run and Walk Against Hunger presented by the Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation, takes place every Thanksgiving morning.  Join us for the Kids Quarter Mile, 5K Run/Walk or 10K Run and make it a family tradition for your household! We look foward to seeing you at the Run! There are serveral ways you can participate:

  • Are interested in sponsoring? CLICK HERE
  • Are you ready to register as a runner? Click HERE to register
  • Do you want to volunteer at the run? Please contact Alesha Pichler at (209) 464-7369 or email at apichler@stocktonfoodbank.org

Don't miss any information, connect to the official Run and Walk Against Hunger social media sites:

NAIFA Central Valley Charity Golf Tournament

For the past 45 years the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Central Valley (NAIFA), hosts a premier golf tournament that benefits the Emergency Food Bank.  The NAIFA Annual Charity Golf Tournament takes place at the exclusive Stockton Golf and Country Club.  Join us for a day of golf, food, raffle prizes and fun!

Stockton Fire Department Local 456, Stockton Police Officers Association & Food 4 Less Turkey Brigade

Join Santa and his helpers from the Stockton Professional Firefighters, Stockton Police Officers' Association, Food 4 Less and Rancho San Miguel Markets, as they deliver turkeys to the Emergency Food Bank to help with Holiday dinners for families facing hunger and food hardships in San Joaquin County.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

The Annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive takes place each May.  The annual food drive is the largest one-day food drive in America and possibly the world!

It's easy to participate in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive ... place a box or bag of canned or non-perishable food items next to your mailbox before the letter carrier delivers the mail and the carrier will do the rest.  The food is taken back to a postal station, sorted, and then delivered to the Emergency Food Bank.

Please help us Stamp Out Hunger in San Joaquin County.  With your help, we can fight hunger together!  #StampOutHunger

Kaiser Permanente Uncorked

During the month of May, join us for the Kaiser Permanente UNCORKED 5K & 10K at m2 Winery. This run will  take you on a epic journey past the grape vines of Lodi on this fully paved course. Straightaway's and flat courses mean record times for racers and the party of the century for casual runners pre and post event. Finish past the vines and into m2 Winery for fun times with wine tasting, barrel room tours, snacks, music and expo at this beautiful venue. Selfie zones throughout the course and winery to commemorate your time at UNCORKED. Grab a chair, bring a blanket and enjoy the day.

All proceeds benefit the Emergency Food Bank and Family Services.  Please visit the Uncorked 5K & 10K - Fleet Feet Stockton webpage for registration and race details. For volunteer opportunities, please contact Alesha Pichler at 209.464.7369 or via email apichler@stocktonfoodbank.org.

For event dates, and other community events benefiting the Emergency Food Bank, please visit the EFB Calendar.

Host an Event

You can host your own event and donate the proceeds to help end hunger within our community.  Supporting the Emergency Food Bank Stockton/San Joaquin by hosting an event is a great way to fight hunger.  There are many ways to help us reach our mission and here are just a few examples of how community residents and companies have made a difference.

  • Birthday Celebration: In lieu of gifts, write a check out the Emergency Food Bank
  • Company Event: Donate to the Food Bank and company will match donation
  • Party: Entrance fee, donation to food bank, either monitoary or product


For additional information on hosting an event, please contact the Emergency Food Bank at info@StocktonFoodBank.org or give us a call at 209.464.7369.