Imperial Valley Food Bank is a private, independent California corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code as a non-profit organization and qualified to receive donations and distribute food to qualified organizations engaged in feeding those in need.  Your donation will be accepted with our guarantee that all funds and goods will be used to help enable the food bank and its partnering non-profit agencies to feed the hungry. 

Because we are part of the Feeding America network, we are able to stretch each donated dollar as far as is possible.  Each dollar we receive can provide at least three meals to individuals in need right here in the Imperial Valley - so your gift of just $25 can provide enough food to feed a struggling family of four for an entire week!  In addition, because of the invaluable commitment of our faithful volunteers and our dedication to conducting our own fundraising activities, a remarkable 96 CENTS OF EVERY DOLLAR donated is poured directly into our programs that enable us to feed our neighbors in need!

You can make a secure donation online using Paypal by clicking on the link on the upper right side of this page.  Or you can mail a donation by check or money order to the food bank. Gifts to the food bank are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.  Donations to the food bank are acknowledged with gratitude in writing for tax reporting and personal records.  Copies of our most recent financial statements are provided to the public upon request.  We invite all donors to visit our facilities for a tour and an inside look at how your generosity works to helf feed our neighbors in need.  

Our mailing address:

Imperial Valley Food Bank
P. O. Box 4406
El Centro, CA 92243

Bring shelf-stable food donations to the food bank, or hold a food drive

at your place of work, school or organization!  Our network of partner distribution agencies will distribute this food to our neighbors in need.....all over Imperial County!  Organizing a food drive is easy!  Just call the food bank for more information or for flyers or food barrels to assist your efforts!

VOLUNTEER!

The food bank is always in need of volunteers to work in our warehouse, help load and transport food, assist with fundraisers and events, preparation of direct mail packages and with various administrative tasks.  There's something for everyone!  Normal business hours are between 7:30 and 3:30 Monday - Friday, but we also need help outside those hours for special events several times a year.  Just call us at 370-0966 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to inquire about volunteer opportunities!

Use your voice!  

By speaking out in support of poor and hungry residents everywhere, you can make a huge difference in the lives of so many!  Join our anti-hunger advocacy team and you'll be informed of pending legislation in Sacramento and Washington - that needs the support of the public.  From there, you can write a letter, make a phone call or even pay a visit to a legislator to speak on behalf of those touched by hunger in the Imperial Valley.  For more information on our advocacy team, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the food bank at 370-0966.

 
REMEMBER....every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference!