Thank You for Participating in the 2022 CA State Employees Food Drive!

Together, California state agencies donated over $105,600 to food banks throughout the state! As well as over 22,300 pounds of food, 670 turkeys, 1,630 Run to Feed the Hungry registrations, and 499 volunteer hours! Click here to view the breakdown by agency


30-Minute Webinars via Zoom

View the recordings and/or slides from the webinars hosted during the 2022 CA State Employees Food Drive to learn more about the drive, its impact, and how to support your local food banks.

Webinar Date Time Registraion
Kick-Off Call November 8, 2022 12 – 12:30 PM
Food Bank Stories December 6, 2022 1 – 1:30 PM
Totals & Awards January 27, 2023 1 – 1:30 PM

Volunteer Opportunities

Some food banks have lost upwards of 50% of volunteers and are in great need of volunteers to help pack and sort food. They are taking precautions to ensure volunteer safety.

To get involved in your community, check out:


Resources for State Employees

If you are facing a particularly hard time, a number of local, community-based organizations help folks meet needs, including navigating benefits, counseling, medical case management and some cash assistance.


2021 California State Employees Food Drive

More than 670 state employees contributed to the 2021 State Employee Food Drive and all together donated over $73,061.50 to food banks throughout the state!

We are so grateful for everyone who participated in the food drive and helped make an impact in our local communities.


State Agency Efforts

We would love to share pictures and stories of your agency's employees and their families fundraising or volunteering. Please send them to cafooddrive@cdfa.ca.gov.