Help support those in our community in need!
We will be hosting a food drive in support of Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County. starting November 13th - Monday, the 17th. If you are unable to make it in for our Food Drive, you can donate here directly. And thank you to all who donated in our last Food Drive, we had a total of 633 pounds of donations!
Please no food in glass containers and check expiration labels.
What kind of food is needed?
We recommend donating healthy, nonperishable food that you would like to eat! Here’s a list of our most needed items:
Nut butters (peanut, almond)
Jam/jelly/honey
Canned tuna and chicken (in water)
Boxed macaroni and cheese
Shelf-stable milk
Applesauce
Beans/lentils (dry or canned)
Rice
Whole grain cereals/crackers
Oat/oatmeal/farina
Whole wheat/grain pasta
Canned soups/vegetables/tomato products (low sodium, easy open)
Canned fruits (in juice)
100% Fruit juice (cartons or small boxes only)
Nonperishable ready-to-eat meals: chili, ravioli, meats, etc. (low sodium)
Holiday Food List (no glass, please!):
Macaroni noodles
Mashed potato flakes
Gravy mix (powdered)
Canned sweet potatoes
Canned green beans
Canned pumpkin
Cream of mushroom soup
Cranberry sauce
Stuffing mix
Pinto beans (dry)
Masa
Cornbread mix
Cornhusks
Flour
Cooking oil
Cinnamon (ground)
Chicken stock
Scalloped potato (boxed)
Please note: The Food Bank cannot accept glass containers, food one year past its ‘best by’ date, open or partially-used products, alcohol, food without nutrition labels, or any frozen/refrigerated foods.