Food Donations
Please drop off food donations in the alley behind the Food Bank (located at 1710 22nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404) from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Food donations can also be left in one of the boxes at the front of our office. We cannot accept any food that is expired. Frozen/refrigerated food can be accepted by calling beforehand. Large collections of food can be accepted by appointment only.
We regularly accept these items year-round:
- Peanut Butter and other nut butters
- Pasta and noodles
- Cereal (hot and cold)
- Canned soups
- Canned meats and fish
- Beans (dry and canned)
- Canned stews or chili
- Canned pasta
- Canned vegetables
- Canned or dried fruits
- Canned tomatoes
- Pasta sauces (no glass, please)
- Protein, energy, or granola bars
- Lentils
- Baby foods and formula
- Shelf-stable milk or nondairy substitutes
- Cooking oil
- Flour and baking mixes
- Nuts
- Rice