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Donate Food

The food industry makes generous donations to us, but certain important foods are often in short supply. You can help fill that gap and make a difference in the lives of people facing food insecurity. Your efforts to organize and conduct a food drive will provide nutritious, high-quality food for neighbors in need.

HOST YOUR OWN FOOD DRIVE:

If you are representing yourself and your goal is to raise food or funds by encouraging your friends, family, and followers, the individual option is right for you!

If you are representing a group, club, community organization, or corporation to raise food or funds, the team option is just right!

MOST NEEDED ITEMS:

 

High Protein Items

  • Peanut butter, nut butter
  • Canned tuna, salmon, chicken or ham
  • Beans – canned or dried
  • Peanuts, protein bars, sunflower seeds, almonds

Fruits & Vegetable – Low salt and in water (not syrup)

  • Vegetables (canned & cups)
  • Fruit (canned & cups)
  • Applesauce
  • Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, prunes)

Dairy and Nutritional Drinks

  • Shelf-stable milk
  • Ensure, Pediasure, Pedialyte

Non-food Essentials

  • Diapers & wipes
  • Feminine care items
  • Hygiene items
  • Paper products
  • New or gently used reusable bags
  • Can openers

 

Mixed Items

  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Canned soups
  • Canned stews, chili
  • Spaghettios, ravioli, etc.
  • Rice, pasta, other grains, oil, flour

Breakfast

  • Oatmeal
  • Breakfast cereals (large boxes)
  • Pancake mix (complete)
  • Coffee, tea, sugar, non-dairy creamer

Holiday Items

  • Stuffing mix
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Gravy (canned)
  • Instant mashed potatoes (boxed)
  • Canned pie fillings

Do NOT donate:

  • Perishable foods
  • Expired products
  • Glass jars
  • Open packages

For more information, call 856.662.4884 x 131 or email fooddrive@foodbanksj.org

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