Welcome to the 2026 California State Employees Food Drive!
The California State Employees Food Drive is hosted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, raising food, funds and awareness regarding hunger issues in our state. California produces nearly half of the nation’s fruits and vegetables, yet more than 1 in 5 Californians — about 8.8 million — currently struggle with food insecurity.
Let’s continue to work together to support our local communities!
How to Participate
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Find a local Food Bank of your choosing and
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Join the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services and
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Submit your donation details through the Food Drive Credit Form to be included in your department’s participation by January 9, 2026. |
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.
Previous Food Drives
2025 California State Employees Food Drive
Together, California state agencies donated over $76,000 to food banks throughout the state! As well as over 26,340 pounds of food, 1,225 turkeys, 324 Run to Feed the Hungry registrations, and 376 volunteer hours!
2024 California State Employees Food Drive
Together, California state agencies donated over $111,000 to food banks throughout the state! As well as over 30,270 pounds of food, 1,120 turkeys, 987 Run to Feed the Hungry registrations, and 1,477 volunteer hours!
2023 California State Employees Food Drive
Together, California state agencies donated over $89,000 to food banks throughout the state! As well as over 11,600 pounds of food, 784 turkeys, 461 Run to Feed the Hungry registrations, and 672 volunteer hours!
2022 California 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!
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.
