Give Food

HOSTING A FOOD DRIVE

Please complete the Food Drive Form before beginning your event

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, Rice (Brown), 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

Upon your food drive’s conclusion, you may deliver your collected food directly to the Coastal Bend Food Bank or schedule pick up from your location. Please contact Frank Gallegos, Transportation & Maintenance Manager, at (361) 887-6291, ext. 107 or fgallegos@coastalbendfoodbank.org

Once the food has been delivered or picked up by the CBFB, it will be inspected, sorted, and boxed for distribution. A receipt of the amount collected by your food drive will be mailed to you or your organization.