Get involved in the annual friendly competition for a noble cause to combat hunger in the South West Valley! The Avondale Youth Advisory Commission and Neighborhood and Family Services Department will host the School Spirit Holiday Food Drive from November 3 through December 5 to assist St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. Avondale schools are encouraged to join a friendly contest by collecting non-perishable food items. Participating schools receive certificates, and the top three schools with the most donations are awarded trophies. View the food drive flyer for details.

Description of Food Drive Flyer
SCHOOL SPIRIT HOLIDAY
FOOD DRIVE
NOVEMBER 3 – DECEMBER 5 2025
Get involved in the annual friendly competition for a noble cause to combat hunger in the South West Valley! The Avondale Youth Advisory Commission and Neighborhood & Family Services Department host the School Spirit Holiday Food Drive annually to assist St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. Avondale schools are encouraged to join a friendly contest by collecting non-perishable food items. Participating schools receive certificates, and the top three schools with the most donations are awarded trophies.
Most Needed Items:
Cereal, cereal bars, canned fruits and vegetables, rice, beans, pasta, canned tuna, chicken, ham, and salmon, juice, peanut butter, baking mixes, crackers, hot chocolate mix, jelly or jam, tomato products, cooking oil.
Contact
Areli Parra
623-478-4628
Avondale
St. Mary’s Food Bank®
AYAC
Avondale Youth Advisory Commission



