ANY ITEMS IN CANS SHOULD BE
PULL-TOP LIDS WHEN POSSIBLE!!

PROTEIN
Tuna Canned
Salmon Canned
Chicken Canned
Turkey Canned
Ham Canned
Potted Meat
Sardines
Spam
Vienna Sausage
Corned Beef Hash
Beef Jerky
Peanut Butter (Plastic Jar)
Nutella
Protein Bars

CANNED ITEMS
Any Canned Vegetables
Any Canned Fruit
Chili
Ravioli
Soup
Manwich
Pasta Sauces
Beans
Lentils

HYDRATION
Bottled Water
Coffee / Tea
Juice Boxes
Gatorade
Powerade
Shelf Stable Dairy
Hot Cocoa

DRIED FRUIT
Raisins / Cranberries
Dates / Figs
Any Dried Fruit is acceptable

LEGUMES
Black Beans
Black-eyed Peas
Kidney Beans
Lentils
Lima Beans
Pinto Beans
Split Peas
Chickpeas

BOXED FOOD
Pancake mix
Hamburger Helper
Tuna Helper
Cake or Muffin Mix
Cornbread Mix
Instant Potatoes / Gravy Packs
Mac & Cheese
Stuffing
Instant Rice

SNACKS
Peanut Butter Crackers
Cheese Crackers
Fruit Snacks & Fruit Cups
Any Type of Nuts or Seeds
Granola Bars
Pop Tarts
Pudding Cups
Chips
Cookies
Popcorn
Rice Cakes

GRAINS
Rice
Pasta
Quinoa
Grits
Oats
Oatmeal
Cornmeal
Flour
Bisquick
Salt & Pepper
Any Spices

CONDIMENTS
Mustard
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Salad Dressings
Syrup
Honey
Sugar
Sugar Substitute
Jelly

BABY ITEMS
Diapers (any size)/Wipes
Baby food
Infant Cereals
Formula
Orajel
Baby Lotion/Shampoo
Diaper rash ointment

TOILETRIES
Shampoo / Conditioner
Bar soap / Liquid body soap
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Floss/Mouthwash
Denture Cleaner
Brush/Comb/Hair Ties
Deodorant
Lotion
Kleenex
Feminine Hygiene Products

Avoid glass jar foods in the heat of summer and cold of winter. They will explode in the box. Use your judgment with the weather on items you place in the box.

Avoid keeping food in your box that has reached its expiration date. While some food is still good after the expiration date, use your judgement. We want to give the best quality food possible.

Avoid putting razors or grooming shears in the box. Children may go to your box so it’s better to error on the side of caution.

Avoid clothing. Your box may become a place others think is okay to donate old clothing, furniture, or household goods. There are other donation services like the Salvation Army or Goodwill that are better equipped to handle those items. However, in the winter we do suggest adding hats & gloves. In the summer, sun hats are a need as well.

Avoid medications. As with razors or grooming shears, never put medication in the box. Even over-the-counter medications could be taken incorrectly, especially by children or those with allergies. Let’s keep everyone safe by avoiding medications. If your box is by a clinic or health department, put that information on the box so people can have a point of contact for their medical needs.

WINTER/FALL

-Hats, scarves and gloves are encouraged. No clothing please!

-Bread and Seasonal Produce

SPRING/SUMMER

-Produce is encouraged, especially apples & oranges.

-Sunscreen, ball caps and water are encouraged.