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 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | 651 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista, CA 92057 | |
| California Center for the Arts, Escondido* *Please drop off donations in the Administrative Office lobby. |
340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025 | Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce | 5934 Priestly Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008 | Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 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, California
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Mon., Tues. & Wed. 5:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday |
| MainStreet Oceanside | 701 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA 92054 | Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| New Venture Christian Fellowship | 4000 Mystra Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056 | |
| Oceanside Chamber of Commerce | 928 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054 | Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Marine Credit Union | 2454 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054 | Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday |
| Pacific Western Bank | 1690 S. Melrose Dr., Vista, CA 92081 | Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday |
| Vista Chamber of Commerce | 127 Main St., Vista, CA 92084 | Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Weseloh Chevrolet | 5335 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008 | Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday Sunday |
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.
Want to get involved?
CLICK HERE for a list of ideas on how to participate or email Liz Sheahan at lsheahan@sandiegofoodbank.org.
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Thank you to the following organizations for supporting this year’s Scare Away Hunger Peanut Butter Drive!
