Josephine County Food Bank

Stuff the Truck Food Drive
2024-09-12 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Grocery Outlet, 350 NE Agness Ave, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526, United States
Join the Josephine County Food Bank and Grocery Outlet as we stuff the truck for families in need all across Josephine County! Bring any non-perishable donations to the Grocery Outlet parking lot, or purchase a bag of specially selected items from inside the store.

Race for Hunger at the Grants Pass Downs
2024-09-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Grants Pass Downs, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527
Join us at the Grants Pass Downs for Race for Hunger! Bring two non-perishable food items and receive free admission.

Empty Bowls
2024-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Parkway Christian Center, 229 NE Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526
Empty Bowls is a grassroots effort led by Options in partnership with the Josephine County Food Bank that includes artists and restaurants in our community. This event raises funds to feed the hungry and people experiencing food insecurity in our community.

The basic premise of Empty Bowls (an international event) is simple: Potters and other craftspeople, educators, and community members work with the community to create handcrafted bowls.

Attendees have the pleasure of selecting a bowl from hundreds of one-of-a-kind hand-crafted bowls donated by local area artists. Guests are invited to a meal of soup and bread. In exchange for a $40 (ticket bought in advance) donation, guests are invited to keep a bowl of their choosing as a reminder of all the empty bowls in our community.

Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/emptybowlsjoco to keep updated on our event.

Josephine County Farm Collective CSA Donation Match Fundraiser
2025-05-01 00:00 - 2025-05-31 23:59 | Oregon
Looking for a meaningful way to support local farms and your community? Throughout the month of May, when you join the Josephine County Farm Collective’s CSA program, your subscription will be matched with a donation to the Josephine County Food Bank.

When you sign up for a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) subscription, whether it’s produce, meat, or flowers, JCFC will donate a dollar-for-dollar match of your deposit in fresh, locally grown food to the Food Bank.

Plus, you’ll also receive:•$25 off every subscription•An entry to win two tickets to the Brews, Bluegrass & BBQ Festival (June 7)•An entry to win two tickets to Shining a Light on Hunger (June 12)•Access to free cooking classes•Delivery to your home or workplace in Jackson and Josephine Counties

CSA subscriptions are a simple, powerful way to:•Eat better and feel better•Support multiple local farms and food makers•Keep your dollars in Southern Oregon•Help ensure families in our community have access to healthy, local food

Learn more or sign up today: https://jcfc.localfoodmarketplace.com/Subscriptions

4th of July Food Truck Festival & Food Drive
2025-07-04 16:00 - 22:00 | Reinhart Volunteer Park, 1690 SW Webster Rd, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526
Come join the best celebration in town at the 4th of July Food Truck Festival and Food Drive! This event is free to the public and will have food trucks, face painters, bounce houses, aerial performances, a live concert, and FIREWORKS!

Best of all, we will be there collecting donations of non-perishable food for Josephine County residents in need!

Hunger Action Month
2025-09-01 01:00 - 2025-09-30 10:00 | Oregon
Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month

Join us in taking 1 million actions against hunger!

September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about hunger in America and inspire action. Together with thousands of other food banks and pantries in the Feeding America network, the Josephine County Food Bank is taking September to talk about hunger and inspire our community to take a stand.

Every action―big or small―is one step closer to an America where no one is hungry. When people are fed, futures are nourished, and we can all reach our full potential.

In 2024, 1 out of every 5 Josephine County residents accessed emergency food services.

Join us in keeping our friends, neighbors, and families all across Josephine County nourished.

How Can You Help?

Download Hunger Action Toolkit

Download Hunger Action Calendar

View Food Barrel Locations

Download Our Latest Impact Report

Make Every Day Count

Ready to make a difference? Our Hunger Action Month calendar is packed with easy and impactful ways to bring us closer to a Josephine County where no one is hungry. Share your actions using #HungerActionMonth and tagging us @jocofoodbank.

1 in 5 people in our county need emergency food services

Here’s how your donation makes a difference

Join Us

2.8 million lbs of food

distributed to households every year

Almost 500,000 lbs of food

rescued from our food system annually

9,000+ hours

of volunteer time given yearly

30+ local agencies

working together to solve hunger

Stand Against Hunger in September

Join Josephine County Food Bank this September for Hunger Action Month, and help support all of our food-insecure neighbors across Josephine County. Whether you donate time, money, or food, or spread awareness about hunger online or in person – you are working to support our 25+ local food assistance sites and the 21,000 people who depend on them every month.

In 2024, Josephine County Food Bank and our network of partner agencies distributed 2.8 million pounds of food throughout Josephine County. This would not have been feasible without the support of all of our volunteers, donors, community partners, and funders! Together, we can make an impact on the lives of those experiencing food insecurity.

Donate Monthly

If you signup to donate monthly in September we’ll give you a free tote!

Fill out my LGL Form!

Hunger Action Day
2025-09-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Oregon
September 9th is Hunger Action Day! Wear orange to show your support, and give back to the community!

Find us at the Grants Pass Farmer's Market
2025-09-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Grants Pass Grower’s Market, NW 4th St, Grants Pass, Oregon
Join us at the Grants Pass Farmer’s Market to learn more about how you can help to end hunger this Hunger Action Month! Stop by our booth to pick up a free tote bag, enter our Hunger Action Month raffle, and learn more about our organization and the services we provide.

Stuff the Truck at Grocery Outlet
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Grocery Outlet, 350 NE Agness Ave, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526, United States
Join us on September 20 at Grocery Outlet in Grants Pass for our Stuff the Truck event! While you shop for your favorites, consider picking up a few extra items to support your local food bank. You can also make giving easy by adding one of Grocery Outlet’s pre-priced “grab and go” bags to your order.

Stop by our booth to see how your support helps fight hunger right here in our community. Learn about our mission, explore volunteer opportunities, discover the programs making a difference, or make a donation to help feed local families.

Stuff the Truck at Fred Meyer
2025-09-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Fred Meyer, 1101 Grants Pass Pkwy, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526, United States
Mark your calendar for September 24 and join us at Fred Meyer in Grants Pass for Stuff the Truck! When you shop, you’ll have the chance to pick up a few extra items to donate, or choose one of Fred Meyer’s ready-to-go donation bags to make giving quick and easy.

Come visit our booth to connect with the Food Bank team, hear about the programs making an impact in Josephine County, discover ways to volunteer, and learn how your support helps nourish families across our community.

Race for Hunger at the Grants Pass Downs
2025-09-28 13:00 - 20:00 | Grants Pass Downs, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527
Join us at the Grants Pass Downs as we race to end hunger!

Bring two non-perishable food items and receive free admission!

Happy Birthday to Us!
2025-09-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Josephine County Food Bank, 3658 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526, United States
Join us and celebrate our 10 year anniversary at our headquarters off of upper river road!

Enjoy complimentary refreshments, take a guided tour, let the kids join in on fun activities, and learn more about the work we’re doing in the community and how you can be part of it!

Seed Swap 2026
2026-02-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527
Save the date for our 5th annual FREE seed swap. Saturday, February 21 from 9-12 Josephine County Fairgrounds. You don’t need seeds to attend but bring if you want to contribute.

This year we are adding swapping garden books and small tools!

We’re happy to be joined by community partners who will have gardening, native plant and bird information and kids’ activities to share.

Three Rivers Community Seed Library, Endless Summer Garden Supply – Grants Pass, Mycorrhizal Applications, Sustainable Rogue Valley, Siskiyou Chapter, Native Plant Society of Oregon, Siskiyou Field Institute, OSU Extension Service – Josephine County, Rogue Valley Audubon Society

Say Cheese 2026
2026-03-01 00:00 - 2026-03-31 23:59 | Oregon
Are you ready to Say Cheese?

Say Cheese is back March 1 – 31, 2026!

All March long, participating restaurants are serving up creative grilled cheese specials in a friendly competition for the title of “Best Grilled Cheese in Grants Pass“! This ooey-gooey fundraiser includes restaurants all throughout Grants Pass and the surrounding area, each with a distinct and delicious cheesy creation.

This year is the most exciting yet, with 30 restaurants offering their take on our favorite sandwich! The best part? $2 from every sandwich goes to fight hunger in Josephine County— equaling 4 meals for our friends and neighbors in need.

At the end of the month, the restaurant that sells the most sandwiches will earn bragging rights as having the “Best Grilled Cheese in Grants Pass” and win the coveted Golden Grilled Cheese trophy. You can also vote for three additional best of categories: “Most Unique“, “Most Gourmet“, and “Cheesiest“!

Support local restaurants. Support local families. Say Cheese!

Download the 2026 Restaurant Guide

Vote for “Most Unique”, “Most Gourmet”, and “Cheesiest”

Want to join the fun? You can win prizes just by eating grilled cheese!

TWO WAYS TO WIN

Pick up a punch card at any of our participating restaurants. Each time you order a signature grilled cheese sandwich, get your card initialed. Once you’ve purchased five sandwiches, turn your completed card in at any participating location to be entered to win a prize.

Snap a photo of your sandwich and tag #SayCheeseGP2026 for your chance to win a prize! Join our Say Cheese Facebook Group to follow the competition, see featured creations, and connect with fellow grilled cheese lovers.

2026 Say Cheese Restaurants

1541 Fusion 🚚1572 NE 7th St2Big Block Sandwich Shop731 NE 7th St3Blaze-N-Monkey’s 🚚Find us on Facebook @Blaze-N-Monkey’s4Bohemian Bar & Bistro221 SW G St5Cartwright’s Taprock Northwest Grill971 SE 6th St6Casablanca Coffee & Grill412 NW 6th St7Catalyst Pizza Co.314 SE H St8Corvette Bar and Grill1831 NE 6th St9Creekside Pizza And Pastaria7841 Old Redwood Hwy- Wilderville 10Eddy’s Burgers956 Rogue River Hwy11Fat Kid Food Co. 🚚531 NE F St12The Growler Guys Taphouse531 NE F St13Jimmy’s Classic Drive-In515 NE E St14Joe’s Sports Bar and Grill820 NE E St15Ma Mosa’s118 NW E St16Mary’s BBQ at the Club230 Espey Rd17Perez Kitchen and Bar241 SW G St18Pita Pit330 NE Beacon Dr Unit #A19Provolt Country Store and Deli14299 OR-23820River’s Edge Restaurant1936 Rogue River Hwy21The Depot Eatery577 NE F St22The Haul121 SW H St23The Laughing Clam121 SW G St24The Mixed Grill225 Rogue River Hwy25The Sound Lounge225 SE H St26The Twisted Cork210 SW 6th St27The Vine1610 SW Allen Creek Rd #11128The Wonder Bur Steakhouse & Lounge116 SW H St29True Juice – Organic Juice Bar & Cafe124 NW D St30Wild River Pub533 NE F St

Shining a Light on Hunger
2026-06-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Vista 222, 222 Missouri Flat Rd, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527, United States
Mark your calendar as Shining a Light on Hunger is Thursday, June 11th, 2026!

We are so excited to welcome you back to the beautiful, sweeping views of the Vista 222 vineyard in the Applegate for our annual Shining a Light on Hunger fundraiser. Join us for dinner and two auctions. The online auction runs June 1 – June 12 (closing at 10am!) Our live auction will happen at the event on June 11th.

This special event goes beyond celebration and fundraising; it’s also an opportunity to recognize the unsung heroes in our fight against hunger. Be there as we present the Hunger Hero Awards, honoring outstanding individuals and organizations whose unwavering support fuels our mission to create a hunger-free community.

Together, let’s make a difference and illuminate the path towards a future without hunger. Your presence at “Shining a Light on Hunger” contributes to the vital work of nourishing those in need. See you on June 11th for an unforgettable evening of philanthropy and purpose!

Nominate a Hunger Hero

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