
IN-KIND DONATIONS
The Food Bank @ St. Mary's gratefully accepts in-kind donations of food, personal care items, and other goods.
Guidelines for donations
YES
• Non-perishable, unopened cans and packages of food
• Fresh produce
• Personal care items such as soap, shampoo, sanitizer, lotion, feminine hygiene products, etc.
• Egg cartons
• Brown paper bags
• Reusable plastic bags
NO
• Items that are open, expired or spoiled*
• Homemade items (such as jams and jellies, baked goods)
• Anything that requires distribution under the care of a physician
• Light plastic grocery bags
• Prescription bottles
• Clothing
*Spoiled, expired, or otherwise inedible food will be composted. The food bank pays for food waste removal; please consider this when determining the freshness and quality of your donation.
Helpful items include
• Rice
• Pasta
• Cooking oil
• Fish sauce
• Soy sauce
• Diabetic foods
• Infant formula
• Canned chicken, SPAM and tuna
• Soy, rice or almond milk
• Cold cereal
• Gluten-free foods
• Canned soups
• Canned vegetables
• Canned fruits
• Canned tomatoes
Preferred food donations hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For more information or to make arrangements for drop off, please contact us or call (206) 338-7215 x22