Food Drives
Startling numbers reflect the high poverty levels of community members in need of assistance year-round. These community members are our neighbors, classmates, co-workers and friends.
Take the next step in the right direction - to end hunger - by hosting a food drive.
Please read our tutorial on How To Run A Food Drive.
PLEASE NOTE: The Food Pantry does not distribute expired food or food received in compromised packages (dented cans, crushed boxes, damaged bottles or lids, opened packages, etc).
As the donated food is hand-sorted by volunteers, it's checked for expiration dates and package integrity. All food items that are outdated or exposed due to package failure will be considered unfit for human consumption and discarded.
Please remember this when collecting and/or donating food so the food donated will be of the highest quality, safe to consume and have a substantial shelf life for distribution purposes.
As the donated food is hand-sorted by volunteers, it's checked for expiration dates and package integrity. All food items that are outdated or exposed due to package failure will be considered unfit for human consumption and discarded.
Please remember this when collecting and/or donating food so the food donated will be of the highest quality, safe to consume and have a substantial shelf life for distribution purposes.
Please Plan to Deliver Donated Food Items
Not unlike your home, resources are tight here at The Food Pantry. We do not have paid staff drivers, a fleet of vehicles or significant fuel budgets to complete pick-ups so it's best for you to deliver your donation directly to The Food Pantry (address & map).
Yes, we realize we are asking you to do so after you’ve been thoughtful enough to conduct a food drive, but we hope that you’ll understand and take this extra step on our behalf. Of course, we do make exceptions on occasion and we'll gladly pick up donations when given enough advance notice to schedule volunteers.
Thank you for your cooperation.