"can do" food drive 2010

can do food drive, 2009

One of CB2’s core values is to work with local organizations that make a difference in our neighborhoods—specifically nonprofit groups that provide food and shelter to those in need.

Our annual “can do” food drive is a Thanksgiving-time tradition which warms our hearts. This year it seems more important, necessary, and valuable than ever. So from November 8th-24th, in-store customers are welcome to bring in 7 non-perishable items and receive a 15% discount on any purchase, for details see the “fine print” below.

We love sharing the thrill of giving by dedicating our store windows to the donations, so watch for them once again and join in the fun. A reminder, food stuffs collected will go directly to each local food bank. Following is information about each organization—all of which were chosen as a partner by their local CB2 store.

Berkeley, CA
Alameda County Community Food Bank alleviates hunger by providing nutritious food and nutrition education to people in need, educating the public, and promoting public policies that address hunger and its root causes.
For more information, visit accfb.org.

Lincoln Park, IL
Lakeview Pantry is a nonprofit organization with the mission of eliminating hunger in the Lakeview community of Chicago by providing food to fill the basic need of hungry people, increasing the independence of clients through self-help initiatives and other innovative programs, and raising awareness of poverty and its solutions.
For more information, visit lakeviewpantry.org.

Midtown Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Community Food Bank is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to fight hunger by engaging, educating and empowering the Atlanta community. Distributing nearly 2 million pounds of food and other donated grocery items each month to more then 700 nonprofit partner agencies in metro Atlanta
and north Georgia, ACFB supports a wide range of
low-income Georgians who suffer from hunger and
food insecurity.
For more information, visit acfb.org.

Santa Monica and West Hollywood, CA
The Los Angeles Regional Foodbank sources food and
other products for distribution to needy people, energizes
community involvement through hunger education and
awareness campaigns, and advocate for public policies
that alleviate hunger. Their vision is that no one goes
hungry in Los Angeles County.
For more information, visit lafoodbank.org.

Soho, NY
City Harvest is dedicated to feeding New York City’s hungry
men, women and children. This year, City Harvest will
collect 28 million pounds of excess food from all segments
of the food industry for delivery to community food
programs throughout the five boroughs. Each week,
City Harvest helps over 300,000 hungry New Yorkers find
their next meal.
For more information, visit cityharvest.org.

South Beach, FL
Feeding South Florida is a not-for-profit organization whose
mission is to empower other South Florida not-for-profit
organizations to assist people in need and improve their lives.
Feeding South Florida provides food and other grocery
products, and educates and engages the community to fight
hunger and poverty. Last year, Feeding South Florida provided
24 million pounds of food to 800 different charitable feeding
programs throughout South Florida.
For more information, visit feedingsouthflorida.org.

Union Square, CA
The Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation
provides safe, affordable housing with supportive services
for low-income people in the Tenderloin community and
is a leader in making the neighborhood a better place
to live.
For more information, visit tndc.org.

CB2 food drive 15% discount is good toward in-person CB2 store purchases only November 8-24, 2010. FLOR tiles and the Geneva Sound System are not included. Total item purchase discount is applicable only at the time customer donates seven food-drive items at a CB2 store. Discount may not be applied against past purchases, toward the purchase of Gift Cards, toward any other promotions, or toward purchases by employees of CB2, Crate and Barrel, and Land of Nod, or such employees’ immediate family members. Discount may not be applied toward shipping or taxes, has no cash value, and is not cumulative. Void where prohibited by law.

giving thanks

Once again this year we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the contributions made to local food banks during our can do food drive.

Because of your generosity, the Alameda County Community Food Bank, City Harvest, Lakeview Pantry, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the TNDC can continue feeding the hungry.

We sincerely Thank You and wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.

"can do" food drive 2009

“can do” food drive, 2008

One of CB2’s goals is to ensure our stores work with local non-profit groups to make a difference in their community. Last year’s “can do” food drive was an enormous success to say the least. Customers and associates awed us with their generosity by bringing in literally tons of food stuffs. Some interrupted their shopping to go to the grocery store while others donated food without asking for anything in return.

Again this year, November 9th through the 25th, in-store customers are welcome to bring in 5 non-perishable items and receive a 15% discount on any purchase, for details see the “fine print” below.

Food stuffs collected will go directly to each local food bank. Following is information about each organization, all of which were chosen as a partner by their local CB2 store.

Berkeley, CA
The mission of the Alameda County Community Food Bank is to alleviate hunger in the community by providing nutritious food and nutrition education to people in need, educating the public, and promoting public policies that address hunger and its root causes.

For more information, visit accfb.org.

Chicago, IL
Lakeview Pantry is a non-profit organization with the mission of eliminating hunger in the Lakeview community of Chicago by providing food to fill the basic need of hungry people, increasing the independence of clients through self-help initiatives and other innovative programs, and raising awareness of poverty and its solutions.

The pantry provides on-site food distribution, home delivery service for the homebound, distributes free clothing, and runs a case management program in order to help clients connect with other services they may need.

Lakeview Pantry is one of the few pantries in the city to offer food distribution to homeless people. The pantry purchases, or obtains donations of specially packaged foods that do not require refrigerator storage or can openers for the homeless population who seek out our services.

For more information, visit lakeviewpantry.org.

Los Angeles, CA
The mission of the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in the Los Angeles community.

To fulfill their mission they source and acquire food and other products and distribute to needy people through charitable agencies or directly through programs. They energize the community to get involved and support hunger relief. They also conduct hunger education and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that alleviate hunger.

For more information, visit lafoodbank.org.

New York, NY
Now serving New York City for more than 25 years, City Harvest is the world’s first food rescue organization dedicated to feeding the city’s hungry.

City Harvest exists to end hunger in communities throughout New York City—through food rescue and distribution, education, and other practical, innovative solutions.

Each week, City Harvest helps over 260,000 hungry New Yorkers find their next meal. This year, they will collect over 25 million pounds of excess food from all segments of the food industry, including restaurants, grocers, corporate cafeterias, manufacturers, and farms.

For more information, visit cityharvest.org.

San Francisco, CA
Founded in 1981, the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation’s mission is to be a leader in making the Tenderloin community of San Francisco a better place to live by providing safe, affordable housing with support services for low-income people in the neighborhood.

TNDC owns and manages 26 local buildings that provide homes for 2,500 extremely low-income seniors, families, low-income wage earners, people with disabilities, immigrants and many others.

In addition, TNDC provides support services to help residents stabilize their lives and develop a sense of community. Support services include a team of 17 on-site social workers, the free Tenderloin After-School Program (TASP) for neighborhood children, and a Community Organizing Program to encourage and empower residents to get involved in making positive change in the Tenderloin.

For more information, visit tndc.org.

CB2 food drive 15% discount is good toward in-person, CB2 store purchases only, November 9-25, 2009. Discount applicable only on the day customer donates food items at a CB2 store. FLOR tiles not included. Discount may not be applied against past purchases, toward the purchase of Gift Cards, toward any other promotions, or toward purchases by employees of CB2, Crate and Barrel, or Land of Nod or such employees’ immediate family members. Discount may not be applied toward shipping or taxes, nor is this discount cumulative.