More than 730,000 people in the Bay Area go hungry each month. That's about 1 in 6 Bay Area residents, which includes families, children and seniors. For 21 years, ABC7 and Bay Area Food Banks have worked together to collect food and cash donations to help end hunger in our communities. Your help is needed now more than ever!
On Wednesday, December 12, 2012, starting at 5:30 a.m., ABC7 invites you to make a donation to your local food bank using these "7 WAYS TO GIVE."
DROP IT OFF!
Drop off a cash donation or non-perishable food items to one of our LIVE BROADCAST LOCATIONS on December 12 and meet members of our ABC7 News Team! We'll be on location starting at 5:30 a.m.!
TEXT IT!
**Donate $10 by texting FEED to 80077
** $10 donation to Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano - benefitting all Bay Area food banks. Charges will appear on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your prepaid balance. All purchases must be authorized by account holder. Must be 18 years of age or have parental permission to participate. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to 80077 to STOP. Text HELP to 80077 for HELP. Full Terms: www.mGive.org/T.
PHONE IT!
Call (877) 525-3775 to make your donation over the phone. The toll-free number is geo-routed so you will speak with a representative at your local food bank.
CLICK IT!
Donate online with a credit card.
Alameda County Community Food Bank
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
Marin Food Bank
Napa Valley Food Bank
Redwood Empire Food Bank
San Francisco Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County
MAIL IT!
Make your checks out to: FOOD BANK
Send it to: ABC7 FOOD DRIVE
900 Front Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
VOLUNTEER!
Schedule a time to volunteer at your local Food Bank. Volunteers are needed throughout the year!
LIKE IT!
Find your local Food Bank on Facebook and "Like" their page to stay updated on how you can get involved!