It's that time of year again! From September 15 through October 15, 2026, we're teaming up with the community for our biggest MEGA Food Drive yet, stocking local food banks and backpack programs serving families across Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties.
In conjunction with Day of Caring, the MEGA Food Drive generates large volumes of food for area partners including:
- Berkeley County BackPack Program
- Berkeley County CCAP/Loaves and Fishes
- Morgan County Backpack Program
- Jefferson County Community Ministries
Here's everything you need to know to get involved.
Where to Drop Off Donations
Huge thanks to our 15+ drop-off partners across the Eastern Panhandle! Bring your donations to any of the locations below:
- Community Cup Coffee and More
- E&B Insurance Agency
- A Lot O' Gelato
- CASA of the Eastern Panhandle, Martinsburg Office
- Brentwood Industries
- Simply Divine Home Décor & Boutique
- CNB Bank (WV Locations)
- United Bank
- SafeGuard Pest Pros
- Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
- Valley College
- City National Bank
- BlackCat Music Cooperative
- Jefferson Security Bank (Jefferson & Berkeley County locations)
- Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning & Development Council
- Jefferson County Commission
- The Interwoven Lofts
- Morgan County Wellness Center
- Horses with Hearts
What We're Collecting
We're accepting a wide range of shelf-stable items, organized here to make your shopping trip a little easier:
Canned Goods
- Canned soups
- Canned vegetables
- Canned fruits
- Canned meat
- Canned ravioli
- Canned pastas
- Pork and beans
Pasta, Rice & Sides
- Boxes of spaghetti
- Pasta sauce (no glass containers)
- Rice/pasta sides
- Boxed instant potatoes
- Mac and cheese (no cups or packets)
- Hamburger/Chicken Helper
Breakfast Favorites
- Cereal
- Instant oatmeal
- Pancake mix
- Pancake syrup
- Granola bars
Condiments, Baking & Beverages
- Peanut butter
- Jam or jelly (no glass containers)
- Sugar
- Flour
- Cooking oil
- Mayonnaise
- Salad dressing
- Ketchup & mustard
- Coffee & tea
Snacks & Grab-and-Go Items
- Applesauce cups
- Fruit cups
- Packs of raisins/dried fruit
- Packs of nuts/seeds
- Saltine crackers
- Individually wrapped snacks
- Pouches of tuna or chicken
Other Essentials
- Shelf-stable milk
- Paper towels
A Few Notes on Donations
A couple of items have specific guidelines to keep in mind while shopping:
- Pasta sauce and jam/jelly: please avoid glass containers
- Mac and cheese: no cups or packets, boxed only
Let's Make This Our Biggest Drive Yet
Every can, box, and pouch adds up to real relief for families across our community. Thank you to our drop-off location partners for making it so easy to give, and thank you to everyone who donates between now and October 15.
United is the Way!