AFAC distributes over <b>32,000</b> pounds of the food you donate to more than <b>3,850</b> families a week.

AFAC distributes over 32,000 pounds of the food you donate to more than 3,850 families a week.

You can help feed families in need by holding a food drive within your corporate or community organization, school, neighborhood, faith group, and more!

Looking to donate funds to provide food for local families?

Most Needed Items

Take a look at our list of most needed items before starting your food drive to ensure your donation can provide AFAC’s families with the food they need the most.

Get Inspired

Need ideas on how to make the most of your contribution? Take a look at some of our suggestions about when your food drive can make the biggest impact throughout the year.

Spread the Word

Engage your community in your efforts with our easily customizable food drive flyer templates, educational resources, AFAC themed coloring pages, and more!

Food Drop-Off Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am – 1 pm

AFAC is most in need of the following low sugar & low sodium items:

AFAC is most in need of the following low sugar & low sodium items:

  • Canned fruits
  • Canned tuna
  • Canned soups
  • Canned vegetables
  • Canned tomatoes
  • Peanut butter (in plastic jars)
  • Cereal

Additional items to donate for the summer:

  • Plastic water bottles

Additional items to donate for the holiday season:

  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Cooking oil
  • Coffee

Help us provide our families with variety & choice for their weekly groceries.

Food donations are tax deductible; donated food is valued at $1.97 per pound. Your food donations will be weighed and you will be asked to fill out a receipt at the time of drop-off. Food donations of 100 pounds or more will also receive a thank you letter by mail.

If you have any questions, please email fooddrives@afac.org.