Donating Food

We welcome and appreciate food donations to help stock our shelves.

What to donate

Shelf stable foods, such as canned or boxed items; dried rice, beans, and pasta; canned fish and chicken, canned soups and stews, and peanut butter. Please check expiration dates on all donated items and make sure that the packaging is not damaged and has not been opened.

Home-grown produce: Over the years, many local growers and gardeners have donated their surplus to us. Everyone appreciates fresh produce! It doesn’t take a lot to make a real contribution; even one additional row of vegetables can make a difference in our community. Please make sure that your produce donations are clean, undamaged, and free of mold.

Foods we cannot accept

Because we need to follow standard food safety rules, we have some restrictions on what we can accept from individuals who donate (as opposed to organizations that produce and supply food).

Perishable foods, such as meats and dairy products. Basically, we cannot acceot anything that needs refrigeration or freezing.

Eggs from your own chickens, unless you hold an Oregon Egg Handler License.