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.
