As the holiday season approaches, we at are gearing up for a time of giving and gratitude. November is a month of reflection, and we’re reminded of the importance of community and compassion. With your support, we can ensure that every client has access to nourishing meals during the holidays. Join us as we prepare to share warmth and kindness with our neighbors in need—together, we can make a meaningful difference!  Thank you to our team of volunteers for your continued support! Food For Thought could not run the way it does without all of you!

It’s not too late to sign up to be a volunteer at Dining Out For Life, our biggest fundraiser of the year! We have over 65 restaurants partnering with us this year and especially need help in Windsor, Healdsburg and Sonoma. Come be part of this fun event and share your love for FFT at the same time! If you are interested in volunteering for Dining Out For Life or would like more information, reach out to Emily at EmilyV@FFTfoodbank.org or (707) 887-1647 ext. 109.

Holiday Food Bank Shifts

During the holiday season, we try to provide our clients with a little something special to make the holidays exciting! This year, we will be offering a Holiday Bag, a bag of ingredients to make a side to their holiday meal. With the guidance and support of our food bank team, you will be preparing these bags to get sent out the following weeks.

Thanksgiving Holiday Prep  Friday, November 1Saturday, November 2Saturday, November 16  Winter Holiday Prep  Friday, December 6Saturday, December 7Saturday, December 14 Wednesday, December 18 If you are interested in helping during this holiday season or would like more information, sign up online or reach out to Emily at EmilyV@FFTfoodbank.org or (707) 887-1647 ext. 109.

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Become a Delivery Driver

Do you enjoy driving? Do you want to help our community in need directly? Help deliver healthy food to our home-bound clients! You’ll pick up pre-packed grocery bags of food at our facility in Forestville and drive to 6–10 clients’ homes per delivery route in the same geographic area. We have delivery routes across Sonoma County, so we may have a route near your neighborhood. If you are interested in taking a route or would like more information, sign up online or reach out to Emily at EmilyV@FFTfoodbank.org or (707) 887-1647 ext. 109.

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Holiday Food Drives

What an exciting time for food drives! With the holiday season just around the corner, we are getting ready for our biggest donations of the year. We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our team in collecting vital donations for our neighbors in need. Your support will help us gather more food than ever, ensuring that everyone in our community has a festive meal to enjoy. This is your chance to dive into the holiday spirit, connect with others, and be a part of something meaningful. Sign up now and help us spread joy and sustenance this season!

New Food Drive Volunteer Training Days & Locations Shifts are 10:00 am-12:30pm, 12:30-3:00 pm, or 3:00-5:00 pm Saturday, November 9Oliver’s Market, 461 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa Saturday, November 16Oliver’s Market, 9230 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor Saturday, November 23Safeway, 406 N Main St, Sebastopol Monday, November 25 & Tuesday, November 26Oliver’s Market, 546 E Cotati Ave, Cotati Wednesday, November 27Safeway, 461 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa To learn more or sign up for an orientation shift, please contact Amanda Wood, Food Drive & In-Kind Donation Program Manager, at AmandaW@FFTfoodbank.org or (707) 887-1647 ext. 125.

Forestville Holiday Faire

We are excited to have a booth at the Forestville Holiday Faire this year! Join us as we offer visitors the opportunity to hear about the amazing things we do at FFT. Shifts are two hours long and would be happy to have you there to share your knowledge about FFT. If you are interested in helping or would like more information, reach out to Emily at EmilyV@FFTfoodbank.org or (707) 887-1647 ext. 109.

We Appreciate You!

As we go into another busy month, we want to take a moment to express our deepest appreciation for all the incredible volunteers who make our work possible. Whether you’ve collected donations at food drive, helped pack groceries in the food bank, nourished our organic garden, assisted at our recent community events, or delivered many meals to our clients that are home bound, your dedication and hard work does not go unnoticed. You are the heart and soul of Food For Thought, and your commitment to serving our community is truly inspiring. Thank you for your time, passion, and support!

Thanks to our generous sponsors and in-kind partners:

Food For Thought’s mission is to foster health and healing with food and compassion.