Food Drive

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The 15th annual Golden Hills Food Drive.

How it works: fill the bag and have it out by 10:00 AM on pickup day.

Last pickup is Sunday, November 1. Missed your bag? Call or text (310) 600-1223.

Where the food goes: families at Jefferson Elementary, Parras Middle and Beryl Elementary, with the rest going to New Challenge Ministries’ food bank.

Past results:

Year        Bags     Pounds of food    Families who got a box

2025         212             1700+                8 (Jefferson Elementary, Beryl Elementary and Parras Middle)

2024         210             1680+               10 (Jefferson Elementary, Beryl Elementary and Parras Middle)

2023         230             1610+                7 (Jefferson Elementary and Parras Middle)

2022         245             1715+                10 (Jefferson Elementary and Parras Middle)

2021         278             1668+                7 (Jefferson Elementary and Parras Middle)

2019         184             552+                 8 (Jefferson Elementary and Parras Middle)

Thank you all for contributing and filling the bag. You've made a big difference in many people's lives this holiday, and we are so grateful to everyone who participates each year.

Questions about the food drive, or missed your pickup? Call or text Mercedes at (310) 600-1223.

2025 food drive infographic reports 212 bags and 1,700+ pounds collected, with a photo of volunteers and donated groceries.

2024 food drive infographic with collection totals and school-family food donations.

2023 food drive statistics: 230 bags collected, over 1,610 pounds of food, and support for local schools and families.

2022 food drive infographic reporting 245 bags collected, over 1,715 pounds of food, and donations to local schools and food banks.

2021 food drive results: 278 bags and over 1,668 pounds of food collected, with donations benefiting local schools and food banks.

2020 COVID-19 graphic branded for Mercedes Van Pelt.

2019 food drive infographic showing 184 bags collected, 552+ pounds of food, and donations to local schools and food banks.

2018 food drive statistics: 154 bags, over 475 pounds of food, school donations, and local food bank support.

2017 food drive infographic: 241 bags collected, 850+ pounds of food, and donations delivered to local food banks.

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