Our stores are accepting non-perishable food items from November 16 – 17 to benefit a local food bank. Plus, for every item donated, we will give $1 to Hunger Fight (up to $30,000), a nonprofit working to eradicate childhood hunger and illiteracy. Find a store near you to donate:
Why Food Donations?
Hunger in the United States is a country-wide problem, affecting every county from coast to coast. 47 million people in the US are food insecure, including 1 in 5 children.
(Source: https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/ )
Each year, about 1 in 4 people use a government food and nutrition assistance program.
People who are food insecure are often forced to make tough choices between buying food, paying medical bills, or rent. Through our Rock the Pantry community event, we are helping alleviate some of those tough decisions by providing our neighbors with healthy meals.
What Can You Donate?
Food banks are always looking for healthy, shelf-stable, non-perishable items. Here are some donation ideas to get you started:
Grains
- Pasta
- Rice
- Oats
Protein
- Dried or canned beans and lentils
- Canned fish
- Canned chicken
- Nut butters
- Mixed nuts and trail mix
Fruits and Vegetables
- Canned fruits (preferably canned in water or 100% fruit juice)
- Canned vegetables (preferably low sodium)
- Apple sauce
Other Items
- Soups and broths
- Pasta sauce
- Herbs and spices
- Condiments
- Cooking oils
- Shelf-stable or powdered milk
- Infant formula and baby food
- Pet food
Visit your local TCC store to donate: