Peanut Butter Party Food Drive

WHAT

A month-long food drive focused on the best thing to put between two slices of bread: PEANUT BUTTER!

The goal is to collect 10,000 jars (14-16 oz size). Faith communities and other groups can raise the stakes by entering the competition to see which organization brings in the most jars total and the most jars per capita.

WHEN

The entire month of July. The competition begins Saturday, July 1 and ends Tuesday, August 1. Donations after that date will be gratefully accepted, but will not count toward the competition.

WHERE

Donations are collected at two ICS locations:

Northwest Food Bank, 2820 W. Ina Rd
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sat 8-11 a.m.

Eastside Food Drop-off, 8701 E. Old Spanish Trail
Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

WHO

Anyone can donate peanut butter: faith communities, neighborhood associations, clubs, companies, community partners… and you!

WHY

The Peanut Butter Party food drive addresses a pressing need created by summer break. Many children eat both breakfast and lunch at school. Families must provide additional meals for their children when schools are closed.

In Praise of Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a staple food in ICS food banks. Here’s why:

• People of all ages love it – even picky kids.
• A 14 oz. jar goes a long way to feed a family.
• It doesn’t need refrigeration.
• High protein content, fiber, and healthy fats make it nutritious and filling.
• It doesn’t require heating or other preparation (no cooking facilities or fuel required).

A Toast to Past Winners

2022
Most Jars Donated: St. Mark’s UMC, Tucson gave 2,007 jars!
Most Jars per Capita: Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church donated 20 jars per member!
Totally Nuts Award: Stevie Cupo, a.k.a. Peanut Butter Man (pictured above), from Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church