Healthy Food Drive

11/19/2010

The City of Irvine, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, will host a "Healthy Food Drive" from December 1 through January 15, to help feed families and seniors in need.

Although no items will be turned away, preferred healthy food items include: canned fruits, juices, soups, vegetables and proteins (fish, chicken, meat). Staple items like rice, cereals, jam, peanut butter, pasta mixes and sauces are also needed. The goal of the program is to collect 10,000 pounds of canned food items.  

Collected items will benefit eight of Irvine's food pantry distribution programs: AIDS Service Foundation, Christian Mission Alliance Bethel Korean Church, Christian Outreach Center, Families Forward, Illuminations Foundation, Mariners Church, St. Thomas More Church and St. Elizabeth Ann Setan Church. 

Beginning December 1, donation barrels will be available at various City facilities, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Click Here for a complete list of drop-off locations and addresses. For additional program information, call Second Harvest Food Bank at 949-653-2900.