Food Donation
Host a Food Drive
Host a food drive – online or in person – with your workplace, school, or community group to help provide nourishing food for neighbors in need!
Try the Online #GiveHealthy Food Drive!
Set it up & Shop
- Hosting a food drive has never been easier – or healthier.
- With #GiveHealthy, you can launch your own online 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. Delivery directly to RCFB.
Why Host a Online 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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