Donate to the Food Shelf
Family Pathways relies on and appreciates healthy, wholesome food donations, including fresh produce, to feed hungry families and individuals throughout our region. Drop off your donation at any Family Pathways Food Shelf during their hours of operation.
Interested in organizing a food drive? Read more information about our food and fund drives.
What items can be donated?
- Fresh produce
- Non-perishable items such as canned fruits and/or vegetables, evaporated milk
- Baby food and formula
- Foods that are unopened
- Foods within expiration dates listed on the packaging
- All products must have labels
As you plant your gardens this year, plant an extra row for Family Pathways Food Shelves! We are always in need of fresh fruit and produce (including home-grown!) for our clients.
What are the most needed items?
- Fresh, frozen, or canned fruit
- Apples, oranges, mixed fruit, pears, etc.
- Fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables
- Green beans, corn, mixed vegetables, etc.
- Bags of potatoes, carrots, or onions
- Whole grain pasta, rice
- Peanut Butter
- Baking and cooking items
- Vegetable oil, flour, sugar, spices
- Canned meats
- Tuna, chicken, salmon
- Hearty soups
- Chunky soups, stews, cream of mushroom soup
- Personal hygiene and household cleaning products
- Shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, tampons and pads, diapers and wipes
- Laundry detergent, dish soap, disinfectants, etc.