CONSIDER DONATING THESE ITEMS WHEN VISITING MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT

There is an increased, ongoing appeal for personal hygiene items which don’t always come to mind when you think of a food pantry.

Please consider purchasing these items on your next grocery store trip to avoid the collection of expired food. Thank you!

Following is a quick reference list of the most requested items:

MEATS, FISH AND PROTEIN
canned tuna, chicken, beef stew, chili, peanut butter, canned/dried beans

FRUITS
canned fruits, (in 100% juice, or in its own juice), apple sauce

GRAINS
rice, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal

BREAKFAST STARCH
cereals (low sugar), pancake mix

TOMATO SAUCES
tomato-based pasta sauces

HYGIENE PRODUCTS
shampoo, deodorant, soap, diapers, toilet paper, feminine hygiene items, toothpaste

Also keep in mind to watch the expiration date of any donated items.