Food Panty List

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I know I talk about donating to your local food pantry a lot.
OK, MORE than a lot, LOL!

One thing you need to do first: find out what they need/want. 

Picking up supplements free at Walgreen's is no bargain if you are planning to donate it and keep the RRs -- if they have absolutely no use for them. You aren't really "making money" at Walgreen's - just spinning your wheels.

Most pantries are MORE than glad to have people donate items -- but they usually have a list of what they normally offer and what they offer if they have extras on hand, or the budget to add those items to their inventory.

Here is a list of what most smaller pantries usually stock:
  • Applesauce
  • Canned Stew
  • Canned Tuna
  • Tuna Helper
  • Cooking Oil
  • Peanut Butter
  • Jelly
  • Bagged Rice
  • Boxed Jell-O
  • Macaroni and Cheese
  • Saltines Crackers
  • Boxed/Bagged Cereal
  • Canned Tomato Paste
  • Packets of Spaghetti Sauce Mix
  • Package of Spaghetti
  • Canned Soup
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Canned Fruit
  • Canned Pork and Beans
  • Package of Macaroni/Noodles
  • Boxed Pancake Mix
  • Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes
  • Packets of Gravy
And they may also have the following items if they're available:
  • Ground Beef, Turkey or Hot dogs
  • Pizza
  • Frozen Orange or Apple Juice
  • Package of Cheese
  • Dozen Eggs
  • Packaged Tortilla Wraps
  • Sticks of Margarine
  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Dry Milk
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Masa
  • Dry Beans
  • Canned Refried Beans
  • Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • Canned Cream Soup
  • Pouches of Microwave Popcorn
  • Hamburger Helper
  • Mayonnaise
  • Boxed Jiffy Cake, muffins or baking mix
  • Ramen Noodles
Some take personal care items too:
  • Bath Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Tampons or Maxi Pads
  • Diapers
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Laundry Soap
  • Dish Soap
  • Rolls of Toilet Paper
I hope that helps you - and helps you be able to help others.
Blessings-

Dannelle 

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