Interfaith Community Services (ICS) will host its annual Fall Food Drive from October 1–31, 2025. The Tucson nonprofit seeks to collect 40,000 pounds of nonperishable food for local families.
The drive marks ICS’s largest campaign of the year. With food insecurity rising, this effort arrives at a critical time for many.
ICS encourages the public to get involved through food donations, financial support, or by organizing collection events. Businesses and individuals can participate by becoming official food drive partners.
How the Community Can Help
ICS offers three main ways to support the drive:
- Host a fundraiser and donate 10% of the day’s sales.
- Organize a food collection with your group, business, or neighborhood.
- Donate directly at icstucson.org/fallfood.
Each contribution helps provide shelf-stable items and holiday staples like peanut butter, stuffing mix, canned meats, and cranberry sauce.
Demand Remains High at ICS Food Banks
ICS Food Banks serve 150 to 200 families daily. Each month, they welcome 200 to 300 new households. Staff and volunteers distribute approximately 7,000 pounds of food every day.
Because of this ongoing demand, the Fall Food Drive helps ensure families enjoy full plates during the holidays.
Why It Matters
Tom McKinney, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, emphasized the impact.
“These donations don’t just fill shelves; they bring comfort, dignity, and the joy of sharing a holiday meal with loved ones,” McKinney said.
“Your partnership will make a real difference for local families this holiday season,” said Ellie Killian, ICS’s community outreach coordinator.
Get Involved Today
Those interested in becoming a Fall Food Drive Partner can contact community outreach coordinator Ellie Killian at ekillian@icstucson.org and 520-505-2375.
Click here or visit in person to donate.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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