Food / Items We Currently Need

Like most food pantries, this is the hardest time of the year to keep our shelves stocked.  We’re not just talking food.  We are also talking about necessities (toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.) that people cannot buy using food stamps.

When donating, please keep in mind that…

• Larger items are not always better. For example.  A large can of baked beans will be able to feed one large household.  But, two average sized cans of baked beans, can feed two households.

• No candy, soda, or energy drinks. We have people with dietary issues and children with hyperactivity issues that should not have these types of products.  (Exception:  flu season.  We allow ginger ale to be donated.)

• No outdated food. We check all food when it comes in and discard any outdated food.  When manufacturers determine what date to put on food, they assume that it is stored in poor conditions.  When we receive donated, it is often impossible to determine how the food was stored.  It is for this reason that we must defer to what the manufacturer recommends, or risk making people sick.

• No open containers or used food. These items are unsafe and will be immediately discarded.  Donors do not receive any credit for outdated, opened, or used food.  If an entire donation consists of these items, no donation letter will be issued.

We are in serious need of the following items.

• Low Sodium Food
• Shelf-Stable Milk
• Peanut Butter
• Cereal
• Fruit (canned or fresh)
• Baked Beans
• Beans (kidney, chick peas, etc.)
• Beverages (juice, water, etc.)
• Snacks (crackers, cookies, etc.)
• Misc. Items (mayonnaise, salad dressing, etc.)
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels
• Personal Care Products
• Baby Diapers
• Pet Food