High Demand Items
Food banks need high-shelf-life items that won’t expire quickly. Items that are most needed include:
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Fruit
- 14-16 oz, Pop tops preferred, consider a variedly of fruits.
- Unflavored shelf-stable milk (that can be safely stored at room temperatures) in sealed containers.
- 8 oz, Whole milk, Lowfat, 1% of 2%. No Flavored milk (such as chocolate, vanilla, etc.)
- Canned Tuna or Chicken
- 5 oz
- Low-sodium canned vegetables
- 14 – 16 oz, consider a variety of vegetables. Sliced/chunks/halved & whole pieces are acceptable.
- Trail Mix
- Bags must be between 1 – 2 oz
- Dry stuffing mix and holiday-themed food will be in high demand soon
Please – No Glass containers!
How To Donate
1. Bring items to our General Meeting on Saturday November 1
We will transport all donations to the North Texas Food Bank. Please see our event web page for details.
2. North Texas Food Bank
- Food donations can be dropped off at the Perot Family Campus (3677 Mapleshade Lane in Plano) from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday – Saturday.
- You can purchase items for the North Texas Food Bank online at their Amazon.com wish list.
- You can make a cash donation on their website at https://www.ntfb.org/.
- North Texas Food Bank needs volunteers to help pack, box and distribute food. Shifts start at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday and Saturday. For more information please contact them via their website at https://www.ntfb.org/.
3. Catholic Charities Dallas
- If you are interested in donating food please call Jenna Reinke at 469-704-5374 or send email to hungerinfo@ccdallas.org.
- You also make a cash donation on their website at https://www.ccdallas.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- Catholic Charities Dallas needs volunteers. Contact them on their website ( https://www.ccdallas.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com ) or by sending email to volunteer@cedallas.org
4. Dallas College
Dallas College operates food pantries for student and, at certain times, to community members.
- See their “Donate Food to Dallas College Food Pantries” web page (https://www.dallascollege.edu/resources/food-pantries/donate/) for information about how you can:
- Make a donation to one of their campus pantries
- Donate via one of their Amazon Wish Lists
- Make a cash donation
- Volunteer to work at one of their pantries
- Contact the college at connections@dallascollege.edu to discuss a donation or if you need additional information.
