How you can help!

What’s the best non-perishable food I can donate ?

We rely on the generosity from our community to serve families in need year-round. Whether you’re donating money or food, each gift helps us fhelp our neigbors a little more.

Monetary donations - Provide us bulk purchasing power and partnerships with our major retailers. While you can buy a few food items with $10 at the store, we can turn a $10 gift into 40 meals.

Gift cards- make a great impact.

Non-Perishable Foods

While fresh foods are an important part of the food we provide, non-perishables are most needed and easy for you to donate.

We can make the most of your non-.perisable donation. Here is a list of non-perishable foods you can donate.

Food Items to Donate:

Protein Foods: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, and Nuts

canned tuna
canned chicken
canned beef stews
canned salmon
bean soups
canned or dried beans
baked beans
canned chili
peanut butter
canned nuts

Grains: Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta

rice and rice mixes
canned pastas
noodle mixes
dry noodles and pastas
macaroni and cheese mix
cold cereals
shredded wheat
infant cereal
hot cereal mixes
oatmeal
bread, muffin, and pancake mixes
granola bars
graham crackers
flour

Dairy: Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese

infant formula
nonfat dry milk
evaporated milk
instant breakfast drinks
shelf-stable (UHT) milk (small boxes)
canned and boxed pudding

Vegetables

canned vegetables
vegetable soup
canned tomato products
spaghetti sauce
baby-food vegetables

Fruits

canned fruit
raisins
applesauce
dried fruits
baby-food fruit
fruit leather (100% fruit)
canned and boxed 100% juice

Oils and Condiments

vegetable oil
salad dressing
syrup
jelly and jam
honey
sugar
mayonnaise
tea
coffee
spices

Non-Food Items to Donate:

Certain non-food items may also be welcome.

Paper Products

toilet paper
paper towels
napkins
tissues

Soap Products

hand soap
laundry and dish detergent
cleaning products

Personal Care Products

shampoo
toothpaste
toothbrushes
shaving cream
deodorant
feminine hygiene products