Several organization at UC Davis are teaming up for a staff and retiree food drive in May. 

Donations are being accepted through May 31 at several locations on the Davis and Sacramento campuses:

• Occupational Health Services (Cowell Building)
• Activities and Recreation Center
• Administrative Services West
• Walker Hall
• UC Davis Health Fitness Center

Organizers are seeking:

• Canned food
• Pantry staples (e.g. rice, pasta)
• Low-preparation items
• Shelf stable snacks
• Toiletries

A detailed donation guide is available online.

The food drive is a partnership between Staff Assembly, the Retiree Association, the UC Davis chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science, and Employee Well-being.

Organizers cited a survey last year from the Employee Basic Needs Initiative — part of Healthy UC Davis — that found 41% of Davis campus staff and 54% of Sacramento campus staff are at risk for food insecurity.

“Supporting colleagues facing food instability is a vital way to foster a healthier, more resilient workplace,” organizers said. “Your contributions directly impact the well-being and stability of our campus community.”

Food will be distributed at an event in June; more details are forthcoming and will be posted online.