What To Donate
Although requested donations may vary by food assistance charity, most food banks and food pantries accept any food that is non-perishable and nutritious.
The best items to give:
- Canned vegetables
- Canned meat (tuna, etc.)
- Canned soup (or chili, beef stew, etc.)
- Peanut butter
- Cereal
More items to give:
- Canned foods (fruits & vegetables, tuna, chicken, salmon, stew, soup, beans)
- Just add water packets (pancake mixes, oatmeal, ramen noodles, boxed noodles, instant rice)
- Fruit cups (mandarin oranges, apple sauce, craisins, raisins)
- Nuts
- 100% juice drinks
- Shelf stable milk
- Pasta (whole grain is best)
- Rice (brown is best)
- Oatmeal
- Canola and olive oil
- Granola bars
- Popcorn
- Herbs and spices
- Baby formula