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Spread the Love Nut Butter Drive
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Spread the Love This February

Join the San Diego Food Bank’s inaugural nut butter food drive, February 1-28, and help provide protein-rich food to children and families across San Diego County.

February is a time to show love for the people and places that matter most. Through Spread the Love, the San Diego Food Bank is inviting our community to come together to stock our shelves with one of our most requested, kid-friendly foods: nut butter.

Your participation helps support children, families, seniors, veterans, and active-duty military members through our countywide network of more than 450 nonprofit partners.

 

Why Nut Butter?

Nut butter is a nutrient-dense, protein-rich staple that is especially popular with children and families. Shelf-stable and versatile, a single jar provides more than 16 sandwiches.

1 jar =

16+ sandwiches

 

kid-friendly &

loved by all ages

 

shelf-stable &

protein-packed

Because nut butters cost more than many other foods, this year’s nut butter food drive plays a critical role in keeping this high-impact, nutritious food on our shelves and in the homes of local families facing hunger. Peanut butter is always in high demand, and other nut butters offer allergen-friendly options that help us serve people of all ages.

Ways to Support Spread the Love

1. Donate Online

Support children and families by donating securely through our online donation form. Your gift allows the Food Bank to purchase nut butter in bulk, stretching every dollar further and delivering protein to local families.

DONATE NOW

2. Host a Nut Butter Drive

Host an in-person food drive, a virtual food drive, or both — the choice is yours!

In-Person Drive

Collect nut butter from friends, family, coworkers, or your community. We provide our iconic red barrels, and you inspire action.

Interested in serving as a community drop-off location? We’ll add your site to our list below, making it easy for others to contribute.

Virtual Food Drive Spread the Love

Virtual Food Drive

Create a personalized fundraising page and share it with your network.

Donations are made securely online, and our bulk purchasing power ensures greater impact per dollar, helping us provide more nut butter where it’s needed most.

HOST A NUT BUTTER DRIVE

What can I donate? Go nuts!

Peanut butter

Almond butter

Cashew butter

Walnut butter

Pecan butter

Pistachio butter

Hazelnut butter

Sunflower butter

Macadamia nut butter

Please note: For safety reasons, we are unable to accept glass jars or homemade products.

FOOD DRIVE FAQs

Thank you to our generous Spread the Love sponsor!

Thank you for helping us Spread the Love and make a meaningful difference for neighbors facing hunger!

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9850 Distribution Avenue
San Diego, CA 92121-2320
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San Diego Food Bank -
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2260 Oak Ridge Way
Vista, CA 92081
1-858-527-1419 Local
1-866-350-FOOD (3663) Toll Free

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