The 8th annual Human Services Food Drive in San Bernardino County continues throughout October to support the local Community Action Partnership.
The county initiative aims to help fight food insecurity during the holiday season, officials said. The virtual food drive runs through Oct. 31, with all monetary donations supporting the county’s Holiday Basket program that provides food to families.
In 2024, county employees raised $19,532 for the program. This year’s goal is $25,000.
“Every dollar raised through this food drive goes directly to helping families in our community enjoy a warm meal during the holidays,” Transitional Assistance Department Director James LoCurto said in a statement. “With the support of county employees and partners, we hope to surpass our goal this year and make the season brighter for thousands of families across San Bernardino County.”
Employee donations will also fund the Community Action Partnership’s four turkey distribution events across the county in November. Food distribution events this year will provide 2,600 turkeys and 2,600 holiday food boxes to low-income families, officials said.
Turkey giveaways require participants to register at capsbc.org/get-involved to gain access to the events and show that they meet income qualifications. Scheduled giveaway events include:
Nov. 12 — not open to the public at Fort Irwin serving active-duty military families with 300 turkeys and food boxes.
Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Joshua Tree Elementary School, 4950 Sunburst Ave.
in Joshua Tree — 600 turkeys, pies and holiday food boxes are set to be distributed during this a drive-through event.
Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Adelanto Stadium, 12000 Stadium Way in Adelanto — providing 700 turkeys, pies and holiday food boxes via a drive-through format.
Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at San Bernardino Valley College, 701 S. Mount Vernon Ave. in San Bernardino — 1,000 turkeys, pies and holiday food boxes are expected at this walking-oriented event that will also feature nonprofit organizations offering services to event attendees.
The county Transitional Assistance Department, Human Services Department, Administrative Office and Human Resources Department are coordinating the food drive, officials said.
To donate to the Community Action Partnership, visit capsbc.org/get-involved.
