San Diego Blood Bank and Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank partner up to provide meals to people in need during the holiday season.
Blood donors, volunteers, staff, and community members are invited to join our 2024 Holiday Food Drive and donate non-perishable food items starting from Friday, November 1st through, Tuesday, December 31st, 2024!
To make your food donation, simply bring your items when you visit one of our nine San Diego County Donor Centers and look for the bright red San Diego Food Bank barrel!
Thank you in advance for joining us in supporting families and individuals who face the challenge of food insecurity during the holidays.
Want to make an incredible difference during the season of giving? Check out the list of most needed items below and bring your items to your next blood donation.
Food Items Will Be Accepted ONLY at:
Gateway Donor Center (San Diego) | Book Now
East County Donor Center (El Cajon) | Book Now
Carmel Valley Donor Center | Book Now
North County Donor Center (Escondido) | Book Now
Coastal Donor Center (Vista) | Book Now
Sabre Springs Donor Center (Poway) | Book Now
Clairemont Mesa Donation Location (Clairemont) | Book Now
Liberty Station Donor Center (Point Loma) | Book Now
Chula Vista Donor Center (Chula Vista) | Book Now
2024 HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Bring non-perishable food items to donate when you give blood at any San Diego County Donor Locations.
Holiday Food Drive with San Diego Food Bank
November 1 – December 31, 2024
Non-Perishable Food Donations
If bringing canned food items, consider providing pull-tab canned goods to account for recipients without can openers.
Most Needed Food Drive Items
- Canned Meats (Tuna, Chicken, Ham)
- Dry or Canned Beans
- Cereal and Oatmeal
- Rice
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Soup
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Vegetables
- Powdered Milk
- Pasta
- Infant Formula
- Seasonings
- Flour
Healthy Alternative Food Drive Items
- Tuna in water
- Black, Pinto, Kidney, Low Sodium
- Low Sugar, Whole Grain or Bran
- Brown, Wild Rice
- Almonds, Unsalted, Flax seeds
- No Sugar Added
- Low Sodium, Low Fat
- Packed in water or own juice
- Low Sodium or No Salt Added
- Low or Non-Fat
- Whole Grain
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
Note: We cannot accept glass jars or homemade items.
IMPORTANT: FOOD DONATIONS WILL NOT AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AT ANY MOBILE BLOOD DRIVE OR BLOODMOBILE.
Any questions about our food drive? Contact us!
