Volunteers Collect Food for San Diego Food Bank
Over 200 volunteers gathered at NTC Park on Veterans Day to collect donated food with a goal of 25,000 pounds.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Philanthropy
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More than 200 volunteers hosted a Veterans Day food drive at NTC Park, aiming to collect 25,000 pounds of donated food. The World Mission Society Church of God and the International Military Bible Academy organized the event, with proceeds benefiting the San Diego Food Bank.
Why it matters
The San Diego Food Bank serves about 400,000 people per month, and 40,000 of them are military service members, their families, or veterans. The drive was held to raise awareness that food insecurity can affect anyone in the community.
The drive targeted 25,000 pounds of donated food, supported by over 200 volunteers. The San Diego Food Bank serves 400,000 people monthly, and the source does not report how much of the goal was reached.
The players
World Mission Society Church of God
A religious organization that co-hosted the Veterans Day food drive at NTC Park.
International Military Bible Academy
An organization that co-hosted the food drive alongside the World Mission Society Church of God.
San Diego Food Bank
A regional food bank that receives the donated food and serves hundreds of thousands of residents each month.
The details
Volunteers collected donated canned goods at NTC Park during the event. The organizations hold this food drive annually as part of a broader schedule of events throughout the year.
Timeline
November 9, 2026: Veterans Day food drive held at NTC Park.
Philanthropy Context
The San Diego Food Bank's service to 40,000 military service members, families, and veterans each month makes it a key regional partner for veteran-focused giving. This Veterans Day drive adds to that ongoing support by channeling community donations directly into the food bank's existing supply.
Residents who want to help can contribute food or time to local drives supporting the San Diego Food Bank. Community donations like this one help the food bank meet demand from the 40,000 military service members, families, and veterans it serves each month.
The takeaway
Food insecurity can affect anyone, including veterans and military families, so supporting local food banks year-round makes a difference. Community drives like this one help keep regional pantries stocked.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy stories in San Diego for other community giving efforts.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSWB 5/69.
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