Calendar of Events

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Drive

Support our neighbors in need by donating nonperishable food items during the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Community Drive-Thru Food Drive taking place on Saturday, August 19! The Interfaith community of San Diego County is partnering with local businesses and organizations to collect nonperishable food donations for the San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank...

Hunger Awareness Month

September is San Diego Hunger Awareness Month. San Diego Hunger Awareness Month is a local, grassroots campaign that raises awareness about individuals and families in San Diego County who face food insecurity, including working-poor families, low-income military families, fixed-income seniors, the unhoused, and children living in poverty. In partnership with the San Diego Hunger Coalition, our...

Support the Nourishing Neighbors Campaign at Albertsons and Vons

Help the San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank chapter provide food assistance to local children living in poverty throughout the month of September through the Albertsons and Vons Nourishing Neighbors campaign! HOW CAN I HELP It’s easy! Simply visit your local Albertsons or Vons supermarket, and make a donation during checkout of $1,...

Mission Fed’s Food 4 Kids Campaign

Help Mission Federal Credit Union support the Food Bank’s Food 4 Kids Backpack Program during San Diego Hunger Awareness Month! Throughout the month of September, visit any Mission Fed branch in San Diego County and donate $8 to the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. Your donation will provide a weekend backpack full of food for a local child living...

Scare Away Hunger Peanut Butter Drive

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...

Barons Market Fall Food Drive

The San Diego Food Bank is teaming up with Barons Market for our third annual Fall Food Drive during the month of October to raise vital funds to support our critical hunger-relief programs. Shoppers at all five Barons Market locations are encouraged to donate at checkout to help the Food Bank feed local families facing...

2023 Turkey Drive

The Food Bank's 2023 Turkey Drive is officially underway! Thanksgiving is just around the corner and record-high prices have many of our neighbors struggling to access fresh and healthy food. Families, children and seniors facing food insecurity from across San Diego County need our help this holiday season. This year’s 2023 Turkey Drive goal is...

Pack the Pantry Food Drive – Cal Coast Credit Union

Join Cal Coast Credit Union's Pack the Pantry Food Drive from Nov. 1 - Nov. 30! Help Cal Coast and the Food Bank collect much-needed food items for local college food pantries and nutrition centers to support the students they serve.  College Hunger in San Diego County Nearly 50% of college students in San Diego...

Holiday Food Drive

The San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank chapter are in need of your help to feed local families in need this holiday season. Giving is made simple this year. If you are in a position to give, we encourage you to give back through one of our annual holiday giving campaigns,...

Barbara Ann Steel Matching Campaign

Double Your Donation with $35,000 in Matching Funds from the Barbara Ann Steel Foundation and a $20,000 Matching Gift from an Anonymous Donor During December Double your donation this December thanks to a $35,000 matching gift from our valued partner, the Barbara Ann Steel Foundation, and a $20,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor, totaling...