Food Donation
Host a Food Drive
Host a food drive – virtually or in person – with your workplace, school, or community group to help provide nourishing food for neighbors in need!
Try the Virtual #GiveHealthy Drive!
Set it up & Shop
- Hosting a food drive has never been easier – or healthier.
- With #GiveHealthy, you can launch your own virtual food drive that puts fresh, nutritious food directly into the hands of families who need it most.
- No heavy lifting. No food bins. Just impact.
Why Host a Virtual Food Drive?
Easy to Set Up and Share
In just a few clicks, you can create a personalized food-drive page for River City Food Bank. Share it with friends, family, coworkers, or your community – and start making a difference right away.
Healthy Food That Matters
Through #GiveHealthy, donors select from a list of items chosen by RCFB – farm-fresh produce and other healthy pantry staples. This ensures every donation provides meaningful nourishment for our neighbors.
Free to Use
There’s no cost to set up or run your drive. #GiveHealthy covers logistics, so every dollar raised goes directly to healthy food for our neighbors in need.
Food Delivered Directly to RCFB
When your drive concludes, #GiveHealthy delivers the donated food straight to our distribution sites – ready to be shared with thousands of families who rely on RCFB each week. No storage. No transportation. No hassle.
Transparent and Donor-Friendly
Donors receive a tax receipt for their contribution, and RCFB receives a donor report at the end of each drive – so we can thank supporters and keep them connected to our mission.
Food Donation Drop-off
Hosting a Food Drive?
Food Drive Toolkit:
Find more information and resources in our Food Drive Toolkit:
MOST COMMON ITEMS DONATED:
Produce
Canned Goods & Peanut Butter
Hygiene /Baby Items /Pet Food
To arrange drop-off of your collected food:
We’re incredibly grateful for the generosity of our donors, as their contributions make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you for supporting our mission to fight hunger in Sacramento!
This is an equal opportunity institution.
Drop off Information:
LEARN MORE:
FAQ's
Canned goods, dry goods (cereal, rice, peanut butter, shelf-stable milk, etc.), produce, toiletries, feminine hygiene items, baby food, diapers, and wipes.
See Food Donation Locations below or:
Midtown Site
1800 28th St., Sacramento 95816
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Place food in barrel.
Ask to see a staff member if assistance or donation receipt is needed.
Brandon Ralph, Operations Coordinator. Contact:
Arden Arcade
The Center at St. Matthew’s
2300 Edison Avenue, Sacramento 95821
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8AM – 2PM
Open door and ask to see a staff member.
Fred Gorsira, Operations Coordinator
As much as you can! For collections of 100 items are more, please contact us to schedule a drop-off appointment.
- RCFB also accepts toiletries, hygiene items, baby food, diapers and wipes. We do not accept clothing or housewares.
Yes. Please request a donation receipt from a staff member upon drop-off.
Non-expired foods are preferred but we can accept the following expired items:
- Canned goods – no more than 1 year after expiration.
- Dry goods – no more than 6 months expired.
- Baby food cannot be expired.
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