GIVE FOOD
Host a Food Drive to Support the Coastal Bend Food Bank
At the Coastal Bend Food Bank, we believe that ending hunger starts with our community. Hosting a Food Drive is a powerful way to make a difference, helping us collect non-perishable items to support individuals and families in need across our eleven-county service area.
Here’s How You Can Host a Food Drive:
Hosting is easy and impactful! Organize your group—whether it’s your workplace, school, church, or community—and begin collecting items. We’ll provide donation barrels and support materials to ensure your food drive is a success.
- Request a Donation Barrel: Submit Your Request Here
- Logo Use Request: Need the Coastal Bend Food Bank logo for your promotional materials? Please contact Micaela Stewart at mcalderon@coastalbendfoodbank.org and we’ll provide it upon approval.
Important Reminder:
All food drives benefiting the Coastal Bend Food Bank must be submitted and approved to ensure proper coordination and support. Please complete the required submission form as part of your planning process. If you have any questions, please contact Inventory Coordinator, Debbie Stahl at dstahl@coastalbendfoodbank.org.
Foods to Donate
VEGETABLES: Canned carrots, peas, green beans, mixed vegetables, tomatoes
FRUIT: Canned peaches, pears, pineapple, mixed fruit, oranges
PROTEIN: Canned ham, turkey, chicken, salmon, tuna, beans, peanut butter
SOUPS: Low-sodium canned soups
GRAINS: Pasta, macaroni & cheese, brown rice, cereal
OTHER ITEMS: Pasta sauce, juice
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS: Toothpaste, shampoo, bath soap, toilet tissue, baby diapers
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Laundry detergent, dish soap
After the Food Drive
When your food drive ends, you can either deliver your collected food directly to the Coastal Bend Food Bank or schedule a pickup from your location.
To arrange a pickup, please contact Frank Gallegos, Transportation & Maintenance Manager, at
(361) 887-6291, ext. 107 or
fgallegos@coastalbendfoodbank.org.
Once we receive your donation, our team will inspect, sort, and box the items for distribution. A receipt documenting the amount collected will be mailed to you or your organization.
