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.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!