Interfaith Community Services launches its annual Fall Food Drive on October 1, calling on Tucson residents to help stock local food banks. The drive continues through October 31, providing critical support for individuals and families in need during the holiday season.
Expanded drop-off sites
This year, ICS offers more public collection sites than ever before:
- ICS Northwest Food Bank, 2820 W. Ina Rd. (Christ the King Episcopal Church)
- ICS Central Office, 122 N. Craycroft Rd. (Rincon Congregational UCC)
- Barrio Brewing, 800 E. 16th St.
- Catalina Canyon Apartment Community, 2300 W. Ina Rd.
- Canyons at Linda Vista, 9750 N. Oracle Rd.
- Charles Schwab, 6401 N. Campbell Ave.
- Charred Pie, 12125 N. Oracle Rd. #105
- Conquistador Pest & Termite, 215 W. Giaconda Way #121
- DelSol Research, 6369 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
- Freytag Orthodontics, 5730 W. Cortaro Farms Rd. #110 (Marana)
- Freytag Orthodontics, 9740 N. Oracle Rd. #100 (Oro Valley)
- Guyton Chiropractic, 8567 N. Silverbell Rd. #211
- Oro Valley Recreation Center, 10555 N. La Cañada Dr.
- Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Ct.
- Rollies, 4573 S. 12th Ave.
- Snooze Tucson Foothills, 7315 N. Oracle Rd. #161
- Southwest Heritage, 7315 N. Oracle Rd. #181 (Tucson)
- Southwest Heritage, 5210 E. Williams Cir. #110 (Tucson)
- Southwest Heritage, 265 W. Continental Rd. (Green Valley)
- The Station, 8235 N. Silverbell Rd.
- Town of Oro Valley Recreation Center, 10555 N. La Cañada Dr.
Food items needed most
ICS requests donations of both pantry staples and holiday foods. Shelf-stable items such as peanut butter, canned meats, pasta, and canned vegetables help fill weekly food boxes. Seasonal items like stuffing mix, canned pumpkin, cranberry sauce, and potatoes allow families to celebrate with dignity and tradition.
Monetary donations and team drives
Alongside food donations, ICS also collects financial contributions at icstucson.org/donate. Funds go toward purchasing holiday meal essentials for local families. Groups including schools, faith communities, and workplaces are encouraged to organize team drives. ICS highlights group efforts on social media with the tag #ICSfallfood.
“For families living paycheck to paycheck, a simple trip to the grocery store can mean sacrificing heat, rent, or transportation,” said Tom McKinney, CEO of ICS. “A food box from ICS not only relieves financial pressure, it also brings dignity, tradition, and hope to the table”.
More information
Find the full list of drop-off sites and hours at icstucson.org/fallfood.
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.
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