Start a Food Drive
What is a Food Drive: A fundraiser in which individuals and groups work together to collect nonperishable, canned, or dry foods on behalf of ACCFB. Once collected, our team will then distribute donated food to our partner network throughout Alameda County. Food drives are also a great way to raise awareness about hunger and inspire others to take action.
To host a food drive, you must commit to collecting at least 300 lbs. (3 full barrels – or 20 grocery bags of food) of food. Best suited for large-scale food drives for events, school-wide drives, or businesses with 100+ employees. Our drivers will schedule a time to deliver barrels for your campaign and pick up at the end of your food drive or once barrels are full.
If you have any questions, please email our Food Drive Team at fooddrive[at]accfb . org or call 1-510-635-3663 ext. 318.
- Here is a list of the food our community loves
- Have questions? Visit our FAQ page
- Print a flier (8.5″x11″) or a poster (11″x17″) to promote your drive
Less than 300 lbs. of food
Use your own containers to collect food then drop off at Food Drive Drop-Off Locations. This is the best option for first time food drives, cleaning your pantry, or a small collection with neighbors, co-workers, classes, clubs, or teams.
Financial donations have the biggest impact!
If you’re considering purchasing food to donate, please consider donating those funds or hosting a Virtual Food Drive.Rally your neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family, by organizing a Virtual Food Drive. Virtually raise funds to purchase foods that can’t be collected in barrels, such as milk, eggs, and fresh produce. This is the most efficient way to get food in the community with bulk purchasing power: $1 = 2 meals.
