Food Drive

Through November 4, you can drop off food at The Schwaegerle Team's office at 3591 Sacramento Dr #116 in San Luis Obispo, and we'll deliver every bag to New Life Food Pantry on November 5. The pantry's most-needed items right now are breakfast staples, canned vegetables and beans, pasta and sauce, and protein-rich soups and bars. Every item helps.

Why we're collecting for New Life Food Pantry

New Life Food Pantry, a partner of the SLO Food Bank, is feeding around 200 to 300 families every week in our county. Even with that partnership, their shelves run low, and this time of year is when they run out most often.

We're a locally owned brokerage, and we're raising our kids in this community. Every year before the holidays, we run a food drive to help stock local pantry shelves. This year our goal is simple: fill New Life's shelves before the holiday rush. One can, one box, one bag at a time.

What does New Life Food Pantry need most?

These are the top items the pantry asked us to collect:

Want an easy idea? Put together a "pancake breakfast" bag with mix, syrup and jelly, or a "spaghetti night" bag with pasta, sauce and a can of beans or corn. Items outside this list are welcome too.

How do I drop off food at your office?

Bring your donation to our office any time before November 5. Anyone in the community is welcome to participate.

• Where: 3591 Sacramento Dr #116, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
• When: Now through Tuesday, November 4. We deliver everything to the pantry on Wednesday, November 5.
• Hours: We're usually in the office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on most business days.
• If no one is there: Leave shelf-stable items at our front door and we'll bring them in.
• Fresh or perishable food: Please hand it to us during office hours so it stays safe.
• Gift card drawing: Fill out an entry card while you're here. Entry cards are only available inside the office during business hours.

Enter to win one of three $100 gift cards

As a thank-you to our neighbors, we're giving away three $100 gift cards, and each winner gets to pick the local business. When you stop by our office, fill out a quick entry card with your name and phone number or email. We'll draw three winners on Friday, November 6 and announce them on our social pages.

No purchase or donation necessary to enter or win. Enter in person at 3591 Sacramento Dr #116 during office hours through November 4. One entry per person. Must be 18 or older. Three winners drawn Friday, November 6 and contacted by phone or email. Each winner chooses a $100 gift card to a local San Luis Obispo County business.

Frequently asked questions

Can I drop off food after hours?

Yes. If no one is at the office, leave shelf-stable items at our front door at 3591 Sacramento Dr #116 and we'll bring them inside. Please hand fresh or refrigerated food to us in person during office hours.

What is the last day to donate?

Please bring donations by Tuesday, November 4. We're delivering everything to New Life Food Pantry on Wednesday, November 5.

Do I have to donate to enter the gift card drawing?

No. Anyone 18 or older can stop by our office during business hours and fill out an entry card for free. We'd love it if you bring a bag of food, but it isn't required to win.

When will the gift card winners be drawn?

We'll draw three winners on Friday, November 6, contact them by phone or email, and announce them on our social pages. Each winner picks a $100 gift card to a local San Luis Obispo County business.

Can my business, school or team collect food too?

Absolutely. Collect bags at your workplace, classroom or practice and drop them off at our office before November 4. Text or call us at 805-716-6653 if you'd like a flyer to post.