Peanut Butter Party Food Drive

WHAT

We’re on a mission to collect thousands of jars of peanut butter during the month of July, and we need your help. Every jar donated supports families in need and helps fight hunger in our community. Join us in spreading the love — one jar at a time.

Faith communities and other groups can raise the stakes by entering the competition to see which organization brings in the highest total weight and the highest weight per capita.

WHEN

The entire month of July. The competition begins Monday, July 1 and ends Friday, August 1. Donations after that date will be gratefully accepted, but will not count toward the competition.

WHERE

Donations are collected at two ICS locations:

Northwest Food Bank, 2820 W. Ina Rd
Mon, Wed: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tue, Thu: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Fri, Sat: 8-11 a.m.

Eastside Food Drop-off, 8701 E. Old Spanish Trail
Contact Brandon Miller to schedule a drop-off at this location (520) 244-3180.

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WHO

Anyone can donate peanut butter: faith communities, neighborhood associations, clubs, companies, community partners… and you!

WHY

The Peanut Butter Party Food Drive addresses a consistent need for shelf-stable, easily distributed food items. Every family and individual that visits one of our food banks leaves with a jar of peanut butter.

A Toast to Past Winners

2026

Most Jars Donated: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church donated 3,447 pounds!
Most Jars per Capita: New Spirit Lutheran Church donated 1,633 pounds! (21.8 pounds per person)

Peanut Butter Power Houses
Christ the King Episcopal Church donated 2,550 pounds!
Tanque Verde Lutheran Church donated 1,187 pounds!
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church donated 979 pounds!

2025

Most Jars Donated: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church donated 3,543 jars!
Most Jars per Capita: Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church donated 1,000 jars! (18 jars per person)

Peanut Butter Power Houses
Christ the King Episcopal Church donated 1,179 jars!
St. Odilia’s Catholic Church donated 1,118 jars!
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church donated 914 jars!

2024

Most Jars Donated: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church donated 2,931 jars!
Most Jars per Capita: Hope City Church donated 1,455 jars (15 jars per congregation member)

In Praise of Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a staple food in ICS food banks. Here’s why:

People of all ages love it – even picky kids.
A jar of peanut butter goes a long way to feed a family.
It doesn’t need refrigeration.
High protein content, fiber, and healthy fats make it nutritious and filling.
It doesn’t require heating or other preparation (no cooking facilities or fuel required).

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

1. Download forms & flyers.
PB Party Competition Donation Form 2026
Include this form with all donations to be entered in the competition.

Flyers
full-page | full-page customizable | half-page (PDF)
Distribute to your congregation, post in the office, or pass around your neighborhood.

Social Media Images (PNG)
Facebook | Instagram | Story
Post on your social channels to let everyone know you’re supporting ICS.

2. Collect peanut butter.
Use this simple sign to label your collection box or table.

3. Photograph your pile of PB.
Take a picture of the PB display/collection spot in your facility and post it on social media – tag @icstucson and #ICSpbparty

4. Let us know you’re coming.
Contact Becky Lococo (blococo@icstucson.org) to schedule a photo op if you are competing in the peanut butter party challenge or if you would like to be featured and tagged on our social media channels.

5. Drop off donations at ICS.
Bring your peanut butter and completed donation form—no need to count jars; we’ll weigh your donation for you.

Drop off your peanut butter and forms at one of the following locations:

Northwest Food Bank
2820 W. Ina Road
Mon, Wed: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tue, Thu: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Fri, Sat: 8-11 a.m.

Eastside Food Drop-Off
8701 E. Old Spanish Trail
Contact Brandon Miller to schedule a drop-off at this location (520) 244-3180.

St. Mark’s UMC 2025 Peanut Butter Party winners receiving their peanut butter buddy