Empire Carsgiving Food Drive

Empire Cars & Coffee by Carsilog hosts the Carsgiving Food Drive from 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 21, 2026, at OnMe, 765 N Milliken Ave. in Ontario, California. the gathering welcomes all makes and models. The event is a community food drive for The Salvation Army in Ontario.

The drive collects non-perishable food for individuals and families facing food insecurity. Requested items include canned vegetables and fruit, canned soup, chili and stew, canned tuna, chicken and salmon, peanut butter and jelly, pasta, rice and macaroni, pasta sauce, cereal and oatmeal, beans and lentils, shelf-stable milk, and boxed meals. Expired food, opened or partially used packages, homemade or prepared meals, fresh or frozen food and other perishables are not accepted. Damaged, leaking or rusted cans and alcoholic beverages are also refused.

A DJ performs, and the schedule includes raffles and giveaways. Coffee, matcha and pastries are available. The event is family friendly, and revving and burnouts are prohibited. Carsilog, a 501(c)(3), organizes the series and offers vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities to businesses.