Food Donation

We are here to help keep the smiles going

Call us at:  (760) 228-2222

We are making a difference

We feed the needy, God takes care of the Greedy"

Did you know millions of people in America go hungry every day?  It's a growing epidemic, but you can help through Emergency Food boxes, we make it easy to donate unused emergency food supply boxes to those in immediate need.  Learn how to make a difference with a food Donation.  Call us at (7)228-2222 for information.  We can pick up locally, or you can drop-off.

Ongoing Food Donation Locations;

Tues. or Thurs.  between 9am-11am

    American Food Bank

     55668 Yucca Tr.

     Yucca Valley,  CA  92284

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Reminder:  "We feed the Needy, God takes care of the Greedy"

Food Drive Most Wanted Items

Non-perishable Food Items
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Canned Protein (tuna, salmon, chicken, peanut butter)
Canned Fruits in Own Juices or Light Syrup (Pineapples, peaches, pears, apricots, fruit cocktal)
100% Fruit juices (all sizes including juice boxes)
Grains (pasta, whole wheat pasta, rice, brown rice, macaroni and cheese)
Condiments (tomato based sauces, light soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, light salad dressing)
Low Sodium/No salt added canned vegetable (mixed, green beans, corn, peas, pork & beans)
Soups (beef stew, chili, chicken noodle, turkey rice)
Multigrain Cereal (cheerios, cornflakes, grapenuts, raisin bran)
Oatmeal, crackers, beans

 Hygene Products
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Diapers
Deodorants for men and women
Feminine products
Toilet paper
Tissues
Soap
Toothpaste
Shampoo

Nutrition Education Program
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For cooking classes and cooking demonstrations, desighed to teach life skills, cooking skills, meal planning and nutrition to adults and children
Brown rice (1 or 2 lb bags)
Flour (1 or 2 lb. bags)
Barley (1 lb bag/box)
Olive and/or canola oil
Corn Starch
Black beans (canned)
Garbanzo beans (canned)
Thyme (Small size)

 Kids Cafe
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An evening meal served at after-school programs before a child goes home.  Industrial sizes appreciated.
Applesauce fruit cups
Juice (100% juice only)
Granola/fruit bars
Pasta sauce (no meat)
Graham crackers
Past, rice
Assorted nuts and dried fruit
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Tuna/Chicken (canned, in water)
Pretzels/crackers
Paper/plastic cups and plates
Plastic forks and spoons

To host a food drive or for questions, please contact Lorynne Wilson in our Food Resources department at (760)228-2222 or you may leave a message on at our email-address: americanfoodbank@aol.com 

Food Industry Donations
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Please contact our Food Resources Director, Brenda Wilson at (760)228-2222 or via emal:
americanfoodbank@aol.com