During the month of October, businesses and organizations across the North County region are coming together to help Scare Away Hunger by collecting jars of peanut butter for local children and families in need.
Why Peanut Butter?
Peanut butter is an excellent source of protein for children and families. It is popular with kids. It’s shelf-stable, and one jar can provide more than 12 sandwiches.
Peanut butter is very expensive for the Food Bank to purchase. That is why this year’s peanut butter food drive will be instrumental in helping stock the Food Bank’s shelves with this nutrient-rich superfood for local families in need.
Drop-Off Locations:
Please visit one of the following locations during designated business hours to drop off donations.
| LOCATION | Address | Hours |
| Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation | 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad CA 92008 | Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday 12 noon – 4:00 p.m. |
| Capital Legacy Law | 2794 Gateway Rd Suite 101, Carlsbad, CA 92009 | Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce | 5934 Priestly Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008 | Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Easy Life Management | 3088 Pio Pico Dr Suite 201, Carlsbad, CA 92008 | Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| EHF Pilates – Carlsbad | 6120 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008 | For drop-off times, visit: https://ehfpilates.com/ |
| Encinitas Chamber of Commerce | 535 Encinitas Blvd Suite 116, Encinitas, CA 92024 | Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| First Citizens Bank – Carlsbad | 6088 Innovation Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009 | Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| First Citizens Bank – El Cajon | 175 W Main St., El Cajon, CA 92020 | Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| First Citizens Bank – Escondido | 360 W Grand Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 | Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| First Citizens Bank – Rancho Bernardo | 16536 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 | Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| First Citizens Bank – Solana Beach | 706 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach, CA 92075 | Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| First Citizens Bank – UTC | 8650 Genesee Ave., San Diego, CA 92122 | Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Fortis Fitness and Strength Training & Yogalux |
2712 Gateway Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92009
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Mon., Tues. & Wed. 5:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday 5:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. |
| Karmic Health/Orian Wellness |
5650 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| North County Food Bank | ||
| Oceanside Chamber of Commerce | 928 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054 | Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| San Marcos Chamber of Commerce | 251 North City Dr #128, San Marcos, CA 92078 |
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon |
| Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce | 210 Plaza St, Solana Beach, CA 92075 | Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Vista Chamber of Commerce | 127 Main St., Vista, CA 92084 | Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Donate Online
Don’t have the time to stop by and donate in person? Donate a virtual jar of peanut butter.
Who benefits from the donations?
Did you know? 1 in 5 kids faces food insecurity in North County. All donations will be distributed to North County families in need through the Food Bank’s direct food distributions and through our nonprofit partners’ hunger-relief programs.
Thank you to the following organizations for supporting this year’s Scare Away Hunger Peanut Butter Drive!
