List of preferred donation items
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Cash donations are the easiest for us to handle, as it gives us the most flexibility.
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It is helpful to have 2 or more cases of the same item (case lots) or 30-40 individual items.
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These items are the most frequently needed:
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Milk, 1 % preferred, 1/2 gal size preferred
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Pasta and pasta sauce so the parts of the meal are together
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Fresh fruit that is not close to expiration/spoilage (2 bushels lots) oranges, apples, bananas
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Canned fruit
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Fresh vegetables, particularly greens, onions, carrots
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Canned vegetables
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Canned chicken, tuna or salmon
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Peanut butter
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Jelly or jam
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Yogurt any size in case lots
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Cereal - case lots
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Fruit juice 100% juice
Note*****. Before purchasing items that need cooler or freezer space, please make sure to communicate with Karel Titus 607-582-6203 to make sure someone at the pantry is available to receive the items.