November 12 to December 19, 2026

Give food. Grow hope.

Succulents for Soups connects community care with water-wise living. Bring canned or nonperishable food and help local families through St. Vincent de Paul of Roseville.

A small thank-you for a meaningful gift Receive one complimentary succulent per family, while supplies last, along with simple water-saving tips.
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November 12 to December 19

Ready to make a difference?

Bring canned or nonperishable food to the Utility Exploration Center, help support local families, and take home a complimentary succulent while supplies last.

Review UEC donation details

Questions? Call the Utility Exploration Center at 916-746-1550 .

Three simple steps

How to give

No registration is needed. Bring canned or nonperishable food to the Utility Exploration Center between November 12 and December 19 and help fill local pantries during the holiday season.

1

Choose your donation

Select unopened, unexpired canned or other nonperishable food that can help stock a local family's pantry.

2

Bring it to the UEC

Drop off your food donation at the Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., during its regular public hours.

3

Take home a succulent

Receive one complimentary succulent per family, while supplies last, plus practical information about saving water.

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Donation location

Utility Exploration Center

1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747

Donation dates: November 12 through December 19, 2026

Bring donations during the Utility Exploration Center's regular public hours. Check the UEC page before visiting for current hours and holiday closures.

Make your donation count

What to donate

Please bring unopened, unexpired canned or shelf-stable food in its original packaging.

Most-needed items can change throughout the season. Choose familiar pantry staples that are easy for households to store and prepare.

Donation ideas

  • Canned soups, vegetables, fruit, beans, and protein
  • Pasta, rice, cereal, and other shelf-stable staples
  • Peanut butter and other family-friendly pantry items
Neighbors helping neighbors

A growing community impact

Every bag, box, and can adds up. Together, Roseville residents have turned a seasonal food drive into a powerful tradition of generosity.

26,000+
pounds of food collected through the first three campaigns
13,000+
pounds donated in 2025 alone
400+
succulents shared with participating families in 2025
2,000+
local families receive groceries from St. Vincent de Paul of Roseville each month
2023 and 2024

A tradition takes root

The first two campaigns collected more than 12,000 pounds of food combined and established a new way to connect water efficiency with community care.

2025

The community doubles down

Residents donated more than 13,000 pounds in one season, surpassing the total from the previous two years combined.

2026

Help write the next chapter

Your donation can help keep the momentum growing and put meaningful support into the hands of local families.

Impact totals are based on campaign records through 2025.

Why this campaign matters

“Surpassing the last two years combined shows the incredible generosity of our community.”

Paul Krug, Environmental Utilities

“Provide basic human services and programs to prevent hunger and homelessness.”

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The campaign in action

Stories of generosity

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Help us grow the story

Your contribution becomes part of a larger community effort to stock local pantries, support neighbors, and share a simple reminder that small actions can have a lasting impact.

Rooted in partnership

Thank you to our partners

Succulents for Soups grows through the generosity, expertise, and community commitment of two valued local partners.

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Food distribution partner

St. Vincent de Paul of Roseville

St. Vincent de Paul receives, weighs, and distributes the food donated through the campaign, helping turn community generosity into groceries for local households.

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Succulent partner

Green Acres Nursery & Supply

Green Acres Nursery & Supply provides the campaign's succulents, helping us thank participating families while sharing a practical reminder that beautiful landscapes can also be water-wise.

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A water-wise thank-you

Why succulents?

Succulents store water in their leaves, stems, or both. Their remarkable shapes, colors, and textures make them an inviting example of how a landscape can be both beautiful and water-wise.

The plant is a small gift, but the message is lasting: thoughtful choices can make a meaningful difference for our community and our environment.

Explore Roseville's water-wise plant list