Events

Our events bring the community together to fight hunger in San Joaquin County. Whether you're running, golfing, volunteering, or hosting your own fundraiser, your participation provides food and hope to local families.

YEAR-AROUND

Signature Events

From spring food drives to Thanksgiving morning, here's what happens across the year.

MAY

USPS Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

The National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive takes place every May, the largest single-day food drive in the nation. Leave non-perishable food by your mailbox and your letter carrier delivers it straight to the Emergency Food Bank.

JUNE

Kaiser Permanente Skedaddle Bubble Run & Walk

An energetic, festival-style 5K or 10-miler on a flat, fast course, filled with bubbles for runners and walkers alike. Proceeds support our Nutrition Education programs.

NOVEMBER

Run & Walk Against Hunger

Presented by the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation, our Run & Walk Against Hunger takes place every Thanksgiving morning, a beloved family tradition with a Kids' Quarter-Mile Fun Run, 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run.

DECEMBER

Turkey Brigade

Each holiday season, Santa and helpers from the Stockton Professional Firefighters, Stockton Police Officers' Association, PAQ Inc., Food 4 Less / Rancho San Miguel Markets, and community partners deliver turkeys to the Emergency Food Bank so families across the county can enjoy a holiday meal.

FEATURED EVENT · CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

Run Against Hunger

Every step helps fight hunger. Join thousands of runners, walkers, families, and corporate teams for Stockton’s Thanksgiving Day tradition – the Run & Walk Against Hunger, presented by the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation.

Your participation helps the Emergency Food Bank provide nutritious food, nutrition education and hope to neighbors throughout San Joaquin County facing food insecurity. Register today and make every step count.

Run Against Hunger at a glance

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026 | Stockton Ballpark

6:30 a.m. - 8:24 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. Kids ¼ mile Fun Run
8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

2026 Calendar of Events

Dated events, monthly donation focuses, and pantry closures at a glance. For more information about any event, call 209.464.7369.

Emergency Food Bank 2026 calendar of events, donation focuses, and closures
Date	Event	Location
June	Donation focus: Peanut Butter
June 19	Food Bank pantry & office closed
July	Donation focus: Boxed Cereal
July 1	Run Against Hunger Registration Opens	—
July 3	Food Bank pantry & office closed
July 13	NAIFA Golf Tournament	Woodbridge Country Club
August	Donation focus: Instant Mashed Potatoes
Aug 10 – Oct 9	Lawyers vs. Hunger Fundraising Campaign	—
September	Donation focus: Boxed Stuffing Mix
September 7	Food Bank pantry & office closed
October	Donation focus: Turkey (10–12 lbs. if possible)
October 9	PG&E Assistance Day	9 a.m.–12 p.m. · Emergency Food Bank
November	Donation focus: Canned Ham
November	RTD Stuff the Bus	Food4Less Hammer Lane
November	Safeway "Nourishing Neighbors"	Safeway Stockton locations
November 24	Turkey Box Giveaway	San Joaquin County Fairgrounds
November 26	22nd Annual Run Against Hunger	Stockton Ballpark
November 27	Food Bank pantry & office closed
December	Donation focus: Canned Soup
December	Food 4 Less Stockton Fire & Police Turkey Brigade	—
December 22	Turkey Box Giveaway	San Joaquin County Fairgrounds
December 24 & 25	Food Bank pantry & office closed
January	Donation focus: Pasta
January 1	Food Bank pantry & office closed
January 19	Food Bank pantry & office closed
February	Donation focus: Dried Beans & Rice
February 13	PG&E Assistance	—
February 14	DutchLuv	All Dutch Bros Stockton locations
February 16	Food Bank pantry & office closed
March	Donation focus: Canned Tuna
March 28	Papa John's Pizza Food Drive	Stockton location
April	Donation focus: Canned Vegetables
May	Donation focus: Canned Beans
May 9	USPS "Stamp Out Hunger" Event	—
May 19	209 Gives Fundraiser	—
May 25	Food Bank pantry & office closed
June 7	Kaiser Permanente Skedaddle Bubble Run	—
June 12	PG&E Assistance Day	9 a.m.–12 p.m. · Emergency Food Bank

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