Food Donations & Food Drives

We are thrilled to accept food donations from all members of the community- including farmers, retailers, and distributors. If you are a farmer, retailer, or distributor and interested in joining forces with us, please contact our Operations team today! Email volunteer@foodbankgj.org.

Host a Food Drive

Collect Food or Funds to Fight Hunger!

When you participate in a food or fund drive, you are uniting with local businesses, schools, groups, and various organizations committed to impacting the lives of our community members in need.

To sign up to host a food drive, fill out this Google Form!


The collected food goes beyond just feeding a child, senior citizen, or family – it also instills hope. Download our toolkit now to guide you through your next food or fund drive!

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Donations can be dropped off at CFB’s pantry located at:

476 28 1/2 Rd., GJ, 81501

Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 12 p.m.

Please pull up to our front warehouse door. Use the drive-thru bell or doorbell to alert out team and they will gladly come out to assist unloading and weighing donations**

While the majority of our donations are shelf-stable, we gladly accept perishable donations as well!

  • All donations must be commercially produced and packaged

  • Game meat donations must be processed at certified USDA processing facilities

  • Frozen and perishable foods MUST have been kept at safe temperatures for the entire life of the product

  • Please refrain from donating shelf-stable items 3+ years beyond the expiration date, or utilize the USDA Food Keeper resource to determine if your food is safe to donate — don’t worry we will check items as well

  • If you have any questions or concerns, reach out! We are here to help!

Other Essentials:

  • Baby Wipes

  • Diapers

  • Pet Food and Supplies

  • Unopened Hygiene Items

  • Cardboard boxes for food box deliveries

  • Household items (lightbulbs, toilet paper, etc.)

  • Reusable bags for pantry shoppers

Why Support CFB?

The Community Food Bank of Grand Junction plays a crucial role in our Grand Valley community. For 1 out of 14 individuals in our service area, CFB serves as a beacon of hope, enabling them to provide for their families during challenging times. We recognize it is not just the houseless and unemployed who need our help, but also children, the working poor, low-income seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

Fun Fact: Every week, CFB provides nourishment to over 6,000 people monthly and distributes nearly 900,000 pounds of food annually to those in need within our community.

Benefits of Conducting a Food Drive:

Recognizing the value of time and the importance of efficiency for your organization's success, our toolkit offers both time-proven and creative suggestions to optimize your efforts in supporting the Community Food Bank, while providing the following advantages to your organization:

  • Team building

  • Showcasing your organization as a charitable entity

  • Engaging with the community within your service area

  • Providing community service opportunities for staff members

  • Offering educational sessions to raise awareness about hunger in our community, with the option to have a CFB representative address your group.