Donate Food

We can accept food that has passed its sell by date; best practices vary by type of food -

Most items are acceptable for 1 year past their sell by/best by date; click here to learn more.

We can accept most fish and game if it has been commercially processed. To abide by

best safety practices we cannot accept home processed fish and meats.

Yes, we can accept home grown fresh produce (we cannot accept home canned items) - please bring produce inside to a staff member or volunteer during our open hours.

Can I donate pet food?

Yes, we accept pet food and cat litter.

We do accept donations of hygiene items (soap, hair and skin care, laundry products,

cleaning supplies, dental hygiene supplies, etc), and single use (paper/plastic) dishes and cutlery. Although food is our priority, we are a primary point of contact for community

members in need of these items, so they are gratefully accepted.

Our members run a diverse range of food programming with different needs and desires – there is no single best food to donate, all donations are appreciated. Some items we receive more rarely that are in high demand are condiments, salad dressings, and cooking oils. Canned proteins (chicken, tuna, salmon, spam), canned soups/chili, peanut butter, jelly/jam, canned fruit, and pasta sauces are also always appreciated.

If you have further questions about donating, please contact us via phone or email.