For intake, we use an In-Kind Donation form (which you can download or receive at our offices) – it serves as a tax receipt.
IN-KIND DONATION NEEDS:
Groceries:
· Canned Stews
· Canned Chili
· Canned Fruits
· Canned Tuna (or pouches)
· Canned Chicken (or pouches)
· Soups with pull tabs
· Ramen Noodles
· Minute Rice
· Bags of Rice (1 lb to 5 lb)
· Corn Muffin Mix
· Mac and Cheese (Kraft adult box)
· Instant Mashed Potatoes
· Gravy packets
· Pasta (boxed/bagged)
· Spaghetti sauce (non-glass jars)
· Spaghetti Noodles with Meat Sauce
· Spam
· Canned Milk (not requiring refrigeration)
· Hot and Cold Cereal such as Oatmeal and Cheerios
· Food Seasonings: Salt, Pepper, Season Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Season Salt
· Reusable bags sturdy enough to carry heavy food such as canned goods
Toiletries: Full sized items only!
· Toothpaste
· Lotion
· Deodorant
· Bars of Soap
· Body Wash
· Shaving cream
· Individually packaged toothbrushes
· Lip balm
· Tissue packets
· Big containers of laundry pods
· Paper towels (individually wrapped rolls)
· Toilet Paper (individually wrapped rolls)
· Mensural products
· Shampoo and conditioner/hair care products for black hair textures
· Face cloths and small towels
Other personal accessories:
· Reading glasses – all powers from +1 to +4, with case
· Small folding umbrellas
· Operable used cell phones
· Computer webcams
· Computer headphones
Short-term financial assistance for necessities:
· $25 gift cards to Safeway, Giant, CVS and Walgreens