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Sign up for a Tour of the Food Bank

Name*
Email*
Which facility would you like to tour?*
- The San Diego Food Bank's 90,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Miramar
- North County Food Bank's 4,000 sq. ft. warehouse in San Marcos
List three dates you are available to take the tour.*
Please note, San Diego Food Bank tours are available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. North County Food Bank tours are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Number of people attending the tour.*
Is anyone in your group under the age of 16? Yes/No*
- Yes
- No
Organization name (if applicable)
Why are you interested in touring the Food Bank?*
- General interest
- Considering a fundraiser
- Considering a food drive
- Considering volunteering
- Professional interest.
Please select one if you answered "Professional interest" to the previous question.
- Sustainability
- Repack Program
- Operations
- Supply Chain
How did you hear about us?
Please advise us about any special needs you/your group may have.

Register Your Volunteer Group

Please enter your first and last name:*
Please enter your phone number:*
Please include area code and extension number, if it applies.
The best way for us to communicate is via email. What is your email address?
Please provide the name of the group, company or organization interested in volunteering.*
Great! Select day(s) your group is available to volunteer.*
Please check all that apply.
Which shift(s) would work best with your group's schedule?*
Choose as many as you like
Is your group interested in volunteering on a Saturday?*
Saturday shifts are limited due to popular demand. We are now scheduling Saturday group shifts at least 4 months in advance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
- Yes
- No
How many volunteers are in your group?*
For scheduled group volunteer shifts, each group must have at least 5 people.
Volunteers have to be at least 11 years or older to participate. Groups with volunteers between the ages of 11 and 16 must have at least 1 adult to every 4 children.*
Please select one option.
- Yes, we have the required number of adults to volunteer with the children in our group.
- We do not have any volunteers under the age of 16 in our group.
Is there any additional information you can provide to prepare for your future volunteer shift?
Additional information may include a particular date of interest or details regarding availability. Please keep in mind that all shifts are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Would you like to sign up for the San Diego Food Bank's email list?*
Privacy Statement: The San Diego Food Bank does not sell, trade, or share our supporters’ contact information.
- Yes
- No

Register Your Food Drive

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/organization's address?*
If you are an individual, please type your home address.
What is the name of the primary contact for this food drive?*
What is the primary contact's email address?*
What is the best phone number to reach the primary contact?*
When would you like your food drive to start?*
When would you like your food drive to end?*
Will you be using your own containers (crates, cardboard boxes, etc.) to collect food drive donations?*
- Yes
- No
What kind of container(s) do you need?*
- Barrels (3 ft. x 2 ft. and holds up to 200 pounds)
- Small Cardboard Boxes (18 in. x 12 in. x 20 in. and holds up to 30 pounds)
Please note: We have a limited supply of red food drive barrels available. If your food drive allows, please consider requesting boxes instead.
How many barrels do you need?*
Please enter a value between 1 and 1000.
How many boxes do you need?*
Please enter a value between 1 and 1000.
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. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at 9850 Distribution Ave. San Diego, CA 92121)
- We will pick up barrels/boxes at the North County Food Bank (Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.& 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 680 Rancheros Drive, Suite 100 San Marcos, CA 92069)
- We need the Food Bank to drop off our food drive supplies.
Please note: We are unable to pick up food donations from residential addresses.
Where would you like to have the supplies delivered?*
Please provide a complete address including suite numbers, floor number, etc.
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. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at 9850 Distribution Ave. San Diego, CA 92121)
- We will drop off our food donations at the North County Food Bank (Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.& 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 680 Rancheros Drive, Suite 100 San Marcos, CA 92069)
- We need the Food Bank to pick up our food donations.
Please note: We are unable to pick up food donations from residential addresses.
Will the Food Bank pick up and/or drop off at the same address as listed above?*
Please note: We are unable to deliver to or pick up from residential addresses.
Are you interested in hosting a Virtual Food Drive?
- Yes
- No
Would you like your site to be listed as a public donation drop-off site on our website for the duration of your food drive?*
- Yes
- No
This means that your food drive would be listed on our website, and members of the public can drop off food donations at your location. Due to safety guidelines, please select “no” if your food drive will be held at a private residence or a school campus.
Do you have a logo you would like to include on your customized Virtual Food Drive page?
Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg.
We recommend uploading a high-res PNG or JPG version of your logo or photo.
Is there any additional information our team needs to know to complete this food drive registration?

Sign up for a Partnership Request

Please provide the name of your company or organization.*
Please provide your company/organization's address.*
Please enter your company/organization's website address.*
Please provide the primary phone number for your company/organization.*
Please enter the primary contact's name for this proposed partnership.*
What is the primary contact's email address?*
Please provide a brief description of your partnership proposal.*
Which food bank will this partnership directly benefit?*
What is the start date for this partnership?*
What is the end date for this partnership?*
Where will the partnership/promotion/event(s) take place?*
For example, cities in San Diego County, specific organization locations such as retail stores, restaurants, etc.
Who is the target audience for the partnership?*
Please describe any specific products or services that will be used in the promotion.*
PLEASE NOTE: If a product is involved in the partnership, you MUST provide samples of the product(s) before production and distribution.
Please describe the specific goals that the company/organization has in terms of products/services sales.*
Estimated retail cost of products/ services involved in the promotion:*
Please provide the specific percentage from sales OR amount per item OR percentage of overall proceeds that will be donated to the selected Food Bank.*
What is the estimated amount to be donated to the designated Food Bank as part of this partnership?*
Will the proceeds of the partnership be a general donation or restricted to a specific Food Bank program?*
- A general donation
- Restricted to a specific Food Bank program
Why are you considering the Food Bank as the beneficiary of this opportunity?*
Does your business or organization have any expectations of the Food Bank in the partnership?*
What is the time frame in which you would like the Food Bank to make a decision about the potential strategic alliance?*
Will your company/ organization use the media (TV, radio, print) to promote the partnership?*
- Yes
- No

CalFresh Eligibility Request

Please enter your first and last name:*
First Last
Zip Code*
Please enter your phone number:*
Please include area code and extension number, if it applies.
Email Address*
Do you prefer to be contacted by phone or email:*
- Phone
- Email
Best days to reach you:*
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
Check all that apply.
Household size:*
Number of people in household you purchase or prepare food with.
Are any household members disabled or over the age of 60?*
- Yes
- No
Monthly Income:*
If applicable. Please include income from employment, unemployment benefits, child support, social security, disability, etc.
Are you currently receiving benefits through the Social Security Administration:
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- None
Referring Agency
Comments

Register for the 10th Annual MLK Food Drive Challenge

Which high school do you belong to?*
What is your school’s address?*
If you are an individual, please type your home address.
What is the name of the faculty advisor who will be overseeing your food drive?*
What is the faculty advisor’s email address?*
What is the best phone number to reach the faculty advisor?*
What is the name of the student who will be helping to oversee the food drive?*
What is the student’s email address?*
What is the best phone number to reach the student contact?
When would you like your food drive to start?*

Please keep in mind that in order to qualify for the ASB challenge, high schools must host their food drive for two weeks anytime between Oct. 1, 2017 and Jan. 31, 2018.
When would you like your food drive to end?*
Will you be using your own containers (crates, cardboard boxes, etc.) to collect food drive donations?*
- Yes
- No
What kind of container(s) do you need?*
- Barrels (3 ft. x 2 ft. and holds up to 200 pounds)
- Small Cardboard Boxes (18 in. x 12 in. x 20 in. and holds up to 30 pounds)
Please note: We have a limited supply of red food drive barrels available. If your food drive allows, please consider requesting boxes instead.
How many barrels do you need?*
Please enter a value between 1 and 1000.
How many boxes do you need?*
Please enter a value between 1 and 1000.
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. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at 9850 Distribution Ave. San Diego, CA 92121)
- We will pick up barrels/boxes at the North County Food Bank (Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.& 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 680 Rancheros Drive, Suite 100 San Marcos, CA 92069)
- We need the Food Bank to drop off our food drive supplies.
Please note: We are unable to pick up food donations from residential addresses.
Where would you like to have the supplies delivered?*
Please provide a complete address including suite numbers, floor number, etc.
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. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at 9850 Distribution Ave. San Diego, CA 92121)
- We will drop off our food donations at the North County Food Bank (Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.& 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 680 Rancheros Drive, Suite 100 San Marcos, CA 92069)
- We need the Food Bank to pick up our food donations.
Please note: We are unable to pick up food donations from residential addresses.
Will the Food Bank pick up and/or drop off at the same address as listed above?*
Please note: We are unable to deliver to or pick up from residential addresses.
Is there any additional information our team needs to know to complete this food drive registration?