Hosting a Food Drive
****Important Notice:****
November 4 – 13, 2024: During this period, donation barrels WILL NOT be distributed due to a media blackout and our participation in the Coastal Bend Day of Giving Fundraising Event.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support! Only food drives scheduled after November 13, 2024, will be accepted. If you have any questions regarding the media blackout please contact Multimedia Communications Coordinator, Micaela Stewart at mcalderon@coastalbendfoodbank.org or 361.887.6291 ext. 5101
If you have any questions, contact our Inventory Coordinator, Debbie Stahl, at
(361) 887-6291, ext. 116 or
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.
