Food Drive Sign-Up

Tell us about your food drive, so we can help you make it a success!

On behalf of our neighbors in need, we thank you for starting a food drive for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. After you complete the form, please allow up to five business days for the Food and Fund Drive Coordinator to process your request.

Company/Organization/School/Event*
Coordinator's Contact Info*
First Last
Phone Number*
Email Address*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Event Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Do you want your thank-you letter mailed to a different address?
- Yes
- No
Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
What is the desired timeframe for your food drive? (start and end dates)*

Please allow a minimum of 10 business days from filling this form out to start your food drive.
What motivated you to host a food drive?
Do you need collection barrel(s) for your food drive?*
- No, we will use boxes and bags we have on hand.
- Yes, we can commit to fill 1 to 3 barrels and will plan to pick-up from one of your warehouses.
- Yes, we can commit to fill 4 or more barrels and will need assistance with drop-off/pick-up
- Yes, we commit to fill 4 or more barrels and will plan to pick-up/drop-off ourselves
Food Barrel Guidelines*
I agree to the Food Bank's barrel guidelines as described on this form.
Drop-offs (4+ barrels) and pick-ups are available Monday through Friday between 10 am and 2 pm. (Depends on city. Select Saturdays may be available for pre-approved, large-scale events only)

Community members requesting less than 4 barrels are requested to self-pick-up at one of our warehouses. This allows us to dedicate our drivers and trucks to our community food distribution programs.

The Food Bank will provide the following containers for use: branded 55-gallon barrels and cardboard totes (approx. 220 gallons). The use of any other type of food collection container is the responsibility of the donor.

Wrapping food barrels in gift wrap or any other material that covers our messaging is not allowed.

Damaged/stolen food barrels are subject to $75 donation to replace the barrel. Please keep your barrel(s) safe and away from outside elements such as rain and rodents.

Delivery/pick-up requests must be made a minimum of 3 days in advance and are subject to a 7-day waiting period, per our truck schedule and seasonal resource availability.

Food Bank Pick-up Guidelines
Food barrels must be full in order to schedule pick-up. Email fooddrive@foodbankccs.org to schedule pick-up. We are not able to pre-schedule pick-ups.

Community members/organizations that have not collected at least one full food donation barrel will be invited to return the barrel and any collected food items to either of the Food Bank warehouses (Concord or Fairfield).

Delivery/pick-up is only available for ground floor locations. Location must have adequate parking and street level access or ramp for barrel transport equipment.

One-day Food Drives
Barrels and/or cardboard totes that are dropped off and picked up on the same day require a minimum collection of 8 barrels or 2 totes (approximately 800 food items).

Year-round Food Barrel Locations
Barrels must remain visible and accessible during public open hours. To ensure food is fresh, we recommend a minimum of 3 pickups per year.

The Food Bank’s list of most-needed food donations is available on our website. Please, non-perishable items only, no glass, no homemade food, or open/expired food items.
How many barrels do you need?*

We request a commitment to collect at least 100 food items per barrel.
Is the delivery/pickup address different from your mailing address?*
- No, both addresses are the same
- Yes
Barrel Delivery/Pickup Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code

If not the same as your mailing address.
Are there any instructions for our delivery driver? (Hours of operations, access information, etc.)

Delivery is available between 9 am and 2 pm to ground floor locations only. Location must have adequate parking and street level access or a ramp for barrel transportation equipment.
Preferred Delivery Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Thank you for your flexibility since barrel pickup and delivery is conducted in addition to our regular food distribution routes. Please allow at least 10 business days lead time for pickup/delivery.
Other comments or questions:
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Questions? The Food and Fund Drive Coordinator can be reached at 925-849-8363 or FoodDrive@foodbankccs.org.

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