🥫 Where to donate food in California

The Midnight Mission

• food, goods and clothing (see gifts-in-kind page)

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

• food drive donations
• grocery and food-industry donations

LA Animal Services (six city shelters)

• towels, blankets and linens
• unopened canned and dry pet food
• kitten food and treats
• bowls, litter pans, carriers, toys
• Kongs and peanut butter
• potty pads and baby wipes
• small-animal food, hay and cages

Orange County Rescue Mission - Donation Warehouse

• canned and packaged food
• new or gently used clothing (all sizes)
• new undergarments
• new twin or queen bedding and new towels
• hygiene items
• cleaning and laundry supplies
• diapers (sizes 4-6) and pull-ups

Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

• food drive donations
• food industry donations

San Diego Food Bank - Miramar Warehouse

• nonperishable food
• larger food-drive donations

San Diego Food Bank - North County Warehouse

• nonperishable food
• larger food-drive donations

Feeding San Diego

• food donations (see Donate Food page)
• food industry donations

San Diego Humane Society - San Diego Campus

• unexpired pet food and treats
• new pet supplies (collars, leashes, beds, litter, toys)
• washed towels, blankets, flat sheets and pillowcases
• crates and exercise pens in good shape
• newspaper and cardboard trays

San Diego Humane Society - El Cajon Campus

• unexpired pet food and treats
• new pet supplies
• washed towels, blankets and flat sheets
• crates in good shape

San Diego Humane Society - Escondido Campus

• unexpired pet food and treats
• new pet supplies
• washed towels, blankets and flat sheets
• crates in good shape

San Diego Humane Society - Oceanside Campus

• unexpired pet food and treats
• new pet supplies
• washed towels, blankets and flat sheets
• crates in good shape

Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino

• non-perishable food
• food drives

FIND Regional Food Bank

• nutritious non-perishable food
• food drive barrels

Riverside County Department of Animal Services

• towels
• blankets
• pet beds
• unopened pet food
• leashes and collars
• pet carriers and crates
• toys

The Salvation Army Imperial Valley Corps

• food - call first

Imperial Valley Food Bank

• nonperishable food

Campesinos Unidos Emergency Food Program

• nonperishable food

Food Share of Ventura County

• Canned protein (tuna, chicken, salmon, ham)
• Dry and canned beans
• Rice
• Cereal
• Peanut butter and jelly
• Canned soup, fruit and vegetables
• Pasta

Isla Vista Community Services District Donation Pick-Up

• Clothing and shoes
• Books and school supplies
• Small furniture and appliances
• Home decor and kitchenware
• Unopened non-perishable food
• Unopened toiletries

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County - Goleta Sharehouse

• Whole grains and cereals
• Low-sodium canned soups, stews and vegetables
• Canned tuna or salmon
• Dried or canned beans
• Nut butters
• Canned fruit in juice
• Fresh produce

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County - Santa Maria Sharehouse

• Whole grains and cereals
• Low-sodium canned soups, stews and vegetables
• Canned tuna or salmon
• Dried or canned beans
• Nut butters
• Canned fruit in juice
• Fresh produce

Unity Shoppe

• Non-perishable food
• Whole chickens and turkeys (holiday drive)

Catholic Charities Community Services Center - Lompoc

• Non-perishable food

SLO Food Bank

• non-perishable food
• food drive collections

Woods Humane Society - San Luis Obispo

• pet supplies
• pet food
• blankets
• gently used pet beds
• toys
• copy paper

Woods Humane Society - North County

• pet supplies
• pet food
• blankets
• gently used pet beds
• toys

The Salvation Army Bakersfield Corps (Food Pantry)

• nonperishable food

CAPK Kern County Food Bank

• canned meats, vegetables and fruit
• rice
• beans
• peanut butter
• oatmeal
• cereal
• nutrition shakes

Golden Empire Gleaners

• surplus food
• agricultural produce

HOPE Center

• nonperishable food

The Open Door Network

• nonperishable food
• call for current needs

The Blessing Corner Outreach

• nonperishable food

Bakersfield Rescue Mission

• food
• call for current needs

Community Connection Center

• nonperishable food

St. Malachi's Catholic Church Food Pantry

• nonperishable food

The Needs Center

• nonperishable food
• clothing

New Hope Temple Food Pantry

• nonperishable food

FoodLink for Tulare County

• food donations (check accepted items first)

Valley Oak SPCA - Charles E. Hoey Adoption Center

• dog and puppy food
• cat and kitten food
• tough dog and cat toys
• blankets and comforters
• soft baby blankets
• kitten/puppy formula and bottles
• puppy pads

Lemoore College Golden Nest Student Pantry

• non-expired food
• hygiene items

Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO)

Episcopal Church of the Saviour Soup Kitchen

• food ingredients

Kings County Animal Services

• pet food and supplies for the Pet Pantry

St. Brigid Community Outreach Center

• non-perishable food
• clothing
• pants and shoes
• bed linens

The Kings Pantry - Koinonia

• food - call to confirm

Hanford House of Hope

• food - call to confirm

Lemoore Christian Aid (food and clothing pantry / ReNewed Thrift Store)

• food
• clothing
• items for its ReNewed Thrift Store

Poverello House

• frozen meat, cheese, eggs, milk, fresh produce
• canned and non-perishable food
• coffee, sugar, cereal, cooking oil
• new or gently used clothing, shoes and coats for all ages
• new underwear and socks
• towels and blankets
• toiletries and hygiene items

Central California Food Bank

• food donations (by appointment)
• food drives

The Salvation Army of Clovis

• food donations (check accepted items first)

Madera County Food Bank

• donated food

Madera Animal Shelter

• items on its 'Shelter Donatable Items' list
• pet food for its Community Food Pantry

Merced County Food Bank

• food donations and food drives

Harvest Time

• non-perishable food (call to confirm)

New Hope Church Food Giveaway

• non-perishable food (call to confirm)

Atwater Church of the Nazarene Food Giveaway

• non-perishable food (call to confirm)

St. Anthony's Catholic Church Food Pantry

• non-perishable food (call to confirm)

Delhi Community Presbyterian Church Food Pantry

• non-perishable food (call to confirm)

Emmanuel Baptist Church Food Pantry

• non-perishable food (call to confirm)

Bethel Community Church Food Pantry

• non-perishable food (call to confirm)

The Salvation Army Modesto Corps

• new non-perishable food
• new hygiene products
• backpacks and school supplies (June-July)
• new unwrapped toys (October-December)

Modesto Gospel Mission

• clothing
• blankets
• hygiene items
• food

Calvary Church Food Ministry

• non-perishable food for weekly food bags and boxes

The Salvation Army Stockton Corps - Food Pantry

• non-perishable food (greatest need)
• clothing
• furniture
• household items

Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin

• food (call to confirm drop-off)

Second Harvest of the Greater Valley

• food (food drives)
• money

Tracy Interfaith Ministries

• food
• clothing

Interfaith Community Social Services

• food
• blankets and sheets (all bed sizes)
• bath and hand towels
• toiletries
• pots and pans
• heavy tarps

Nancy's Hope Community Center

• canned and non-perishable food
• pet food
• men's clothing (pre-washed)
• blankets
• sleeping bags (pre-washed)
• tents, camping gear, chairs and cots

Interfaith Food Bank of Amador County

• food

Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA)

• canned goods
• dried foods
• grains and cereals
• nut butters
• baking essentials
• condiments and sauces
• bread

The Salvation Army - Mammoth Lakes Food Pantry

• non-perishable food (call to confirm)

St. Joseph's Church Food Pantry

• non-perishable food

Inyo County Animal Shelter

• unopened dog and cat treats and food
• lightly used small pet beds
• leashes, collars and toys
• clean towels and blankets (used OK)

The Salvation Army Salinas Corps Community Center

• food

Food Bank for Monterey County

• food

Dorothy's Place

• food

Victory Mission

• food

St. Vincent de Paul - Salinas

• food

The Salvation Army - Sand City

• food

Gathering for Women

• food

Veterans Transition Center

• food

Thomas Carman Food Pantry

• nonperishable food

Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County

• produce
• refrigerated and frozen food
• shelf-stable food
• prepared food

Grey Bears

• food

Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes

• refrigerated food
• baked goods
• shelf-stable food

Valley Churches United

• food including cold prepared foods

The Salvation Army Santa Cruz Corps Community Center

• produce
• refrigerated food
• baked goods
• shelf-stable food

The Salvation Army Watsonville Corps Community Center

• prepared foods

Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center

• produce
• refrigerated food
• baked goods
• shelf-stable food

St. Francis Soup Kitchen

• produce
• refrigerated food
• baked goods
• shelf-stable food
• prepared food

Community Connection

• produce
• baked goods
• shelf-stable food

Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos Food Pantry

• shelf-stable food
• produce
• refrigerated food
• prepared food

Gateway Bible Church Food Distribution

• produce
• refrigerated food
• baked goods
• shelf-stable food

CityTeam San Jose

• food
• clothing
• furniture
• appliances
• adult bikes
• working laptops
• diapers

West Valley Community Services

• canned and bagged food
• cooking oils
• diapers
• home-garden produce

Ecumenical Hunger Program

• furniture in good condition
• appliances under 10 years old
• baby supplies
• nonperishable food
• working cars, boats and RVs

Samaritan House

• toiletries
• bicycles
• infant-to-teen clothing
• current cell phones, laptops and tablets
• nonperishable food
• new toys (Oct-Dec)

St. Francis Center

• blankets, sheets and towels
• small appliances
• diapers and casual children's clothing
• nonperishable food and fresh produce
• children's books
• small furniture

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA

• pet supplies, crates and carriers
• pet food
• blankets and towels
• newspapers
• auto shut-off heating pads

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley - San Carlos

• nonperishable food

Coastside Hope

• perishable and nonperishable food

Pacifica Resource Center

• nonperishable food
• eggs and produce
• frozen food

St. Anthony's Padua Dining Room

• pasta, rice, beans and pantry staples
• juice and coffee
• whole frozen meats

Catholic Worker Hospitality House

• socks
• perishable and nonperishable food
• kitchen utensils
• towels and paper towels
• hygiene products

St. Anthony's Foundation

• clothing in good condition
• new underwear and socks
• winter coats and hats
• shoes
• linens, blankets and towels
• sleeping bags
• food

San Francisco-Marin Food Bank

• non-perishable food
• food drive collections

Berkeley Food Network

• food

McGee Center for Food, Faith and Justice

• food

Hope for the Heart Food Distribution Center

• food

South Hayward Parish (First Presbyterian Church of Hayward)

• food

Neighborhood Center Food Pantry (All Saints Episcopal Church)

• food

San Lorenzo Family Help Center - Food Recovery Program

• food

Faces of the East Bay

• food

Rescued Treasures

• clothing, shoes, linens
• furniture
• household appliances
• books
• toys and games
• bicycles
• electronics in working order

Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano - Concord

• non-perishable food (nut butters, canned fish/poultry, low-sodium soups)

Marin Humane

• towels (new or used)
• plastic pet carriers
• newspapers
• paper grocery bags with handles
• new unopened cat and dog food

Honor Food Pantry (San Geronimo Community Presbyterian Church)

• non-perishable food

San Anselmo Community Fridge (Together We Serve)

• sealed and labeled food

Ritter Center

Napa Valley Food Bank (Community Action of Napa Valley)

• canned and non-perishable food
• food drive collections

The Salvation Army Napa

• canned food

Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center

• canned food

California Human Development Farmworker Center (Up Valley)

• canned food

Humane Society of the North Bay

• large towels and blankets
• pet food and treats in original packaging
• crates, collars and leashes
• pet toys
• stamps and copier paper
• paper towels, bleach and dish soap

Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano - Fairfield (and food barrels)

• non-perishable food

Vacaville Storehouse

• non-perishable food - call to confirm

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

• non-perishable food

Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter

• clean blankets and towels
• kitten and puppy formula and bottles
• canned kitten food
• cat litter and new litter boxes
• large Kong toys
• wire crates
• Timothy hay

Elk Grove Food Bank Services

• food
• clothing

Food Bank of El Dorado County

• non-perishable food (call to confirm)

S.H.A.R.E. Food Closet

• non-perishable food (call to confirm)

Green Valley Community Church Food and Clothing

• clothing (call to confirm)
• food (call to confirm)

Yolo Food Bank

• food donations and food drives - call to confirm
• monetary donations

Short Term Emergency Aid Committee (STEAC)

• food pantry donations - call to confirm

Yuba-Sutter Food Bank

• non-perishable food
• produce
• dairy
• meat

The Salvation Army Yuba Sutter Corps

• clothing
• furniture
• household items
• non-perishable food

Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Yuba City

• clothing
• household items
• non-perishable food

Crossroads Community Church - Food Storehouse and Clothes Closet Ministry

• clothing for all ages
• non-perishable food
• diapers
• blankets
• tents

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Food Pantry

• non-perishable food

Colusa Assembly of God Food Pantry

• non-perishable food

Williams Community Church Food Pantry

• non-perishable food

Arbuckle Community Church Food Pantry

• non-perishable food

True North Housing Alliance (Howard Slater Navigation Center)

• pillows
• twin sheet sets
• blankets
• bath towels
• laundry detergent
• shampoo and body wash
• kitchen towels

Jesus Center

• canned fruits and vegetables
• sugar, oatmeal, coffee, pancake mix, syrup
• potatoes and eggs
• paper plates, cups, napkins
• toiletries and hygiene products
• socks
• in-season clothing

Orland Pantry

• cereal
• canned vegetables and fruit
• pasta and rice
• peanut butter
• tuna
• canned soup

North State Food Bank (Community Action Agency of Butte County)

• edible food donations (call first)

The Salvation Army Grass Valley

• clothing
• furniture
• household items

Interfaith Food Ministry

• non-perishable food
• extra garden produce
• clean paper and plastic grocery bags

Sammie's Friends - Nevada County Animal Shelter

• items on the shelter's Pet Wish List
• pet food

High Sierras Family Services - Food Pantry

• non-perishable food - call to confirm

Good News Rescue Mission

• clothing
• food

A Simple Gesture - Lake County (doorstep food collection)

• non-perishable food

St. John's Episcopal Church Food Closet/Thrift

• food and thrift items (call to confirm)