Dr. Thomas Polucki Launches Annual Food Drive

The Santa Clarita chiropractor is collecting food and essential items for local families through mid-November.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Philanthropy

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Dr. Thomas Polucki has launched his annual food drive in Santa Clarita to support SCV Grocery's efforts in assisting local families. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Dr. Thomas Polucki has kicked off his annual food drive to support SCV Grocery in providing essential supplies to families in the area. The initiative accepts donations of groceries, personal care products, and financial contributions.

Why it matters

The food drive ensures that Santa Clarita families have reliable access to food and essential care items. By coordinating these donations, the initiative helps bridge resource gaps for the local community.

The chiropractor, who has been in practice for two decades, is overseeing the 39-day collection effort. Financial contributions are also welcome from residents living outside of the Santa Clarita Valley.

The players

Dr. Thomas Polucki

Dr. Thomas Polucki is a Santa Clarita-based chiropractor who has maintained a local medical practice for two decades.

SCV Grocery

SCV Grocery is a local organization dedicated to distributing food and essential supplies to families in need.

The details

Donations of groceries and everyday essentials can be dropped off at 25050 Peachland Avenue, Suite 105, in Santa Clarita. For those unable to visit in person, remote contributors may provide financial support to assist the SCV Grocery organization.

Timeline

  1. The annual food drive began on October 12, 2026.

  2. The collection effort continues until November 19, 2026.

Market Landscape

This initiative reflects the broader trend of local healthcare providers leveraging their offices to support regional food security during the holiday season. Such efforts align with the competitive environment where local businesses seek to build community ties through philanthropic investment.

Local residents can participate by dropping off non-perishable goods during standard operating hours from Monday through Thursday. Those located outside the Santa Clarita Valley can still assist the community by providing financial support online.

The takeaway

Organizers often see higher donation success when collection windows are clearly defined for donors and volunteers. Residents are encouraged to review accepted donation items before dropping them off at the office.

Further reading

Learn more about local charity initiatives on our Santa Clarita Philanthropy page.

More information

For more details on the donation process, visit the chiropractor information page.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220.

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