13 items to donate to a food pantry. This is a tricky time of year for food pantries. Thanksgiving and Christmas put people in a charitable mood and donations come in. Easter? Not so much. But food insecurity is a 365 issue for many of our neighbors, and if you're inclined to help, now would be a good time to do so.
To find a food pantry near you, click here.
While cash is always welcome, here are thirteen non-perishable foods they'll likely need:
1. Canned vegetables -- especially corn and carrots
2. Canned fruits
3. Canned soups -- especially cream of chicken and cream of mushroom because they can be used for casseroles
4. Canned pinto, kidney and black beans for chili
5. Canned tuna, chicken, ham or SPAM
6. Rice
7. Pasta
8. Tomato paste -- but maybe not pasta sauce, since some pantries don't accept glass containers
9. Breakfast cereals, including oatmeal
10. Peanut butter
11. Salt and pepper
12. Evaporated milk
13. Juice boxes -- many of those who visit food banks are parents and/or people with jobs trying to make ends meet, and juice boxes go well in sack lunches
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Good list, and very thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great list. And a good reminder that food banks need donations all year long.
ReplyDeleteGood list for items always in need.
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