Food Donation Ideas
Donations of non-perishable food are always welcome. Our pantry shelves are not always full of certain items and the quantity of available items vary from time to time.
Please remember to check best before date or expiry dates before making your donation. Disposal of expired canned and packaged food items can be an added cost to the Pantry.
Some suggested perishable and non-perishable donations are:
- Non-Perishable Items (updated April 2024)
- Cold Cereal
- Peanut Butter
- Cookies
- Pasta Sauce
- Cereal (hot)
- Condiments
- Juice and juice boxes
- Peanut-free snacks (ie. granola bars, goldfish)
- Rice (small 750g bags)
- Size 4-6 diapers
- Toilet paper
- Toothpaste
- Baby Formula
- Canned Fruit
- Perishable Items
- Apples
- Carrots
- Frozen fruits and vegetables
- Onions
- Oranges
- Potatoes
- *Please drop off perishable items directly to the Food Pantry during operating hours*
The Pantry also welcomes donations of personal hygiene items such as toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, shampoo, etc.
In addition, some of our clients are in need of baby products such as baby food and formula.
Donation Drop-OFF Hours
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Thursday: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Closed on Sunday and Monday
You can also drop off non-perishable items anytime at local fire stations or grocery stores.