Donation Guidelines

Please donate only sealed, unopened, clearly labeled & unexpired foods and fresh produce, including:

• ready-to-eat / grab-and-go meals and snacks

• fruit juices, water, and sports drinks

• bananas, oranges, apples, and other fresh produce

• pastries, baked goods, and bread

• cheeses, yogurt, pasteurized eggs, and pasteurized milk

• cured sandwich meats

• Lunchables, fruit snacks, granola bars

• frozen dinners

• cooking oils (no glass containers, please!)

homemade meals:

• Please wash your hands, wear a hairnet/beard-net, and

• Practice basic food safety guidelines when preparing meals.

• All ingredients must be labeled - must also include the date made

prepared meals made in a commercial kitchen:

• All ingredients must be labeled - must also include the date made

Please, Do Not Donate

• expired/outdated items

• raw meat or raw fish

• frozen raw meat or frozen raw fish

• raw milk or raw milk cheeses

• unlabeled multi-ingredient items

• anything in a glass container

• half-eaten leftovers

• canned goods without easy-open lids (not everyone has access to a can opener or a kitchen!)

• alcohol

• over-the-counter or RX medications

Guidelines for Donating Household Goods

In the Pantry, we welcome donations of

• non-perishable food like cereals, granola bars, fruit snacks, popcorn

• household supplies like toilet paper, laundry detergent, and new socks

• medical supplies like Band Aids and Neosporin

• brand new Chapstick and sunscreen

• sanitary supplies like tampons, pads, soap, shampoo/conditioner

• dog and cat food (VERY clearly labeled so as not to be confused with human food!)

• baby supplies like diapers, wipes, and more diapers!

• gloves, scarves, hats, and socks

***Please refrain from donating clothes to our outdoor fridge. Bring these items to our Community Living Room!