Yes We Can!
As we prepare to give thanks at this time of year for all we are grateful for, we should also think of those in our community who are in need. The UCLA Food Drive is collecting goods and funds to benefit both the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank and UCLA Food Closet.
Last year, the UCLA Food Drive collected over 42,000 pounds of food donations for the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank to benefit individuals and families in need. With so much need this year all around us, even in our UCLA community, we ask that everyone contribute what they can. If you are in need of the Foodbank goods, please make note of the distribution centers. UCLA Students in need can also get food or meal vouchers at the UCLA Food Closet, run by the Community Programs Office.
Food Drive Sponsors:
- UCLA General Services
- UCLA Transportation
- UCLA External Affairs
- UCLA Student Affairs
- UCLA Administration
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- UCLA Recreation
- UCLA Volunteer Center
- UCLA Student Hunger Project Group
- UCLA Alumni Association
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How to Participate: #1 Donate Food
Let a family be thankful for your generosity. Please donate:
- Juice boxes (100% juice)
- Raisins (individual boxes)
- Granola bars
- Fruit cups
- Tuna
- Whole grain crackers
- Peanut butter & jelly
- Cereal
- Nuts
- Applesauce
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- Canned fruit
- Cereal
- Oatmeal
- Pancake mix
- Syrup
- Breakfast squares
- Cereal bars
- Coffee/tea
- Powdered milk
- Macaroni & cheese
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- Canned sweet potatoes
- Canned gravy
- Cranberry sauce
- Stuffing mix
- Canned pumpkin
- Sugar
- Evaporated milk
- Canned hams
- Instant noodles
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#2 Donate Money
To meet the increasing demand for food assistance, the Foodbank supplements the donated food they receive with purchases of many shelf-stable items. With the click of a button, their secure web site allows donors to contribute to the UCLA Food Drive and the Foodbank directly.
Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. The Los Angeles Regional Foodbank is a 501(c)3 Organization, Federal Tax ID #95-3135649.
#3 Donate Time
If you are unable to donate goods or money, but still want to participate, there are volunteer opportunities at UCLA as well as at the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank. If you are interested in helping on campus, please email us with the words “Interested Volunteer” in the subject. If you are interested in helping the Foodbank directly, please click on the related link to donate time.
The Los Angeles Regional Foodbank is a non-profit, charitable organization established in 1973 and is one of the largest food banks in the United States. Through a network of 900 charitable agency sites located throughout Los Angeles County and other Foodbank programs, the Foodbank supplies enough food for over 525,000 meals each week. The Foodbank is affiliated with America’s Second Harvest-the Nation's Food Bank Network.
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