Interfaith Community Services Kicks Off February Lotsa Pasta Food Drive

Interfaith Community Services (ICS) invites the Tucson community to take part in Lotsa Pasta, a month-long food drive in February benefiting ICS Food Banks. The goal is to collect thousands of boxes of pasta and cans of pasta sauce to help provide easy, nutritious meals for families and support local households facing food insecurity.

WHEN: February 1-28, 2026

WHERE: Donations can be dropped off at the following locations:

• Northwest Office & Food Bank: 2820 W. Ina Rd, Mon-Thurs, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri-Sat 8-11 a.m.
• Eastside Food Drop-off: 8701 E. Old Spanish Trail. To schedule a drop-off, contact Brandon Miller (520) 244-3180
• Amazon Donation Option: Convenient one-click shopping is available via the ICS Amazon Lotsa Pasta Wishlist. Simply select the Front Office Coordinator address to have pasta donations shipped directly to ICS: Amazon Wishlist Link.

WHO: Anyone can donate or organize a local drive, including faith communities, schools, businesses, neighborhood associations, clubs, and other community partners.

WHY: Pasta is an ideal, shelf-stable meal that can feed a family of four for under $5. Affordable and widely loved, especially by children, pasta requires no refrigeration, is easy to prepare with minimal equipment, and provides essential nutrients. Pasta and pasta sauce are staples at ICS food banks, and this drive helps ensure families have access to healthy, nourishing meals.

“Behind every donation is a family sitting down to a warm meal,” said Tom McKinney, ICS CEO. “Lotsa Pasta reminds us that compassion can be simple, and that when we give together, we help ensure no one in our community has to face hunger alone.”

For more information about the Lotsa Pasta food drive, please visit: https://www.icstucson.org/lotsapasta/