2026 Spread the Love Food Drive Registration

What type of Food Drive would you like to host?*

In-person Food DriveVirtual Food DriveBoth

What is your company, group, or organization name?*

If you are hosting a food drive as an individual, please type your name.

What is your company, group, or organization's address?*

Street Address (If you are an individual, please type your home address)

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

What is the name of the primary contact for this food drive?*

First NameLast Name

What is the primary contact's email address?*

What is the best phone number to reach the primary contact?*

Area CodePhone Number

When would you like the food drive to start? (During the month of February)*

Start Date

When would you like the food drive to end? (During the month of February)*

End Date

Please consider one of the following options so that our limited resources can be used to deliver food to neighbors in need:

Register for a virtual food drive instead of a physical food drive
Use your own containers and drop off your donations at one of our warehouses below:
- San Diego Food Bank
  9850 Distribution Ave, Dock 0, San Diego, CA 92121
  Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- San Diego Food Bank- North County
  2260 Oak Ridge Way, Vista, CA 92081
  Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. – 2 p.m

Will you be using your own containers (crates, cardboard boxes, etc.) to collect food drive donations?*

YesNo

How many barrels do you need? (Each barrel is 3 ft x 2 ft and holds approximately 200 lbs)*

Please enter a number from 1 to 20.

I understand that there is a $25 equipment fee for unreturned barrels. For every $25, the Food Bank can provide 150 pounds of food to families in need.

How would you like to receive these containers?*

We will pick up barrels/boxes at the San Diego Food Bank (Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 9850 Distribution Ave. Dock 0, San Diego, CA 92121)We will pick up barrels/boxes at the San Diego Food Bank North County warehouse (Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at 2260 Oak Ridge Way, Vista CA 92081)We need the Food Bank to drop off our food drive supplies. (Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.) To qualify, you must commit to collecting a minimum of one full barrel, approximately 200 lbs.

How will the Food Bank receive your donations?*

We will drop off our food donations at the San Diego Food Bank (Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 9850 Distribution Ave., Dock 0, San Diego, CA 92121)We will drop off our food donations at the San Diego Food Bank North County warehouse (Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at 2260 Oak Ridge Way, Vista CA 92081)We need the Food Bank to pick up our food donations. (Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.) To qualify, you must have collected a minimum of one full barrel, approximately 200 lbs.

Is your drop off or pick up location different than the one listed above?*

Please note: We are unable to deliver to or pick up from residential addresses.

If you've requested to have supplies dropped off or to have donations picked up, please provide a complete street address including zip codes, suite numbers, floor number, etc. (if different from above). NOTE: WE DO NOT DELIVER OR PICK UP FROM HOME ADDRESSES.

Container Delivery/Donation Pick Up Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

What are your hours of operation?*

Is there any additional information our team needs to know to coordinate food drive logistics?

Please use this area to list special instructions for our drivers including gate codes, security guards, etc.

What platform would you like to use for your virtual food drive*

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising PageOnline Store

What amount would you like to set as your donation goal for your peer-to-peer fundraiser?*

*You are not required to meet this goal. This can be changed anytime.

Would you like to add a personalized message to your peer-to-peer fundraiser?

120 characters max.0/120

Do you have an image/logo you would like to include on your peer-to-peer fundraiser? This will appear as a small icon next to your personalized message.*

YesNo

If yes, please upload logo.

Do you have any additional requests or questions?

What amount would you like to set as your donation goal for your online store?*

*You are not required to meet this goal. This can be changed anytime.

Would you like to add a personalized message to your online store?

400 characters max.0/400

Do you have an image/logo you would like to include on your online store? This will appear as a small icon next to your personalized message.*

YesNo

If yes, please upload here.

Do you have any additional requests or questions?

Food Drive Registration Submission Agreement*

I understand that this form is a request to register a food drive with the San Diego Food Bank. All final confirmations (including container delivery and website listing) will be verified by Food Bank staff via email within three business days.