Keller Williams Realty Yuma sponsors “10 Days of Protein” food drive to support community food bank

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A local partnership is working to help meet one of the Yuma Community Food Bank’s greatest needs by collecting protein-rich food items for families facing food insecurity.

Keller Williams Realty Yuma is sponsoring its “10 Days of Protein” food drive in collaboration with the Yuma Community Food Bank. The campaign focuses on collecting non-perishable protein items, including canned tuna, canned chicken, beans and peanut butter.

Food bank officials say protein products are among the most difficult items to keep stocked because they are more expensive to purchase and are donated less frequently than other food items.

“Protein is really hard to come across as a food bank,” Johanna S. Calderon, a Controller at the Yuma Community Food Bank, said. “Our cost to purchase protein is at a higher level versus other items. We do get donations, but not that much protein. And then also it’s shelf life.”

Community members can drop off donations at Keller Williams Realty Yuma, located at 2553 East 24th Street, through June 29.

As an added incentive, organizers are offering raffle tickets for every protein item donated, giving participants a chance to win prizes while supporting a local cause.

Organizers hope the drive will help strengthen the food bank’s inventory and ensure local families have access to nutritious sources of protein during times of need.