Haitian Relief Effort - Food Donations
Short list of most desired food items
Dairy: Milk - dried, evaporated, and boxed (such as Parmalat)
Protein: Beef stew, nuts, peanut butter, beans, and peas (dried or canned), chili, tuna fish, chicken, salmon (canned)
Vegetables: Tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, vegetables (canned), tomato juice
Fruit: Raisins and other dried fruit, applesauce, any canned fruit in its own juice
Grains: Crackers, oatmeal, whole grain rice, all types of pasta, ready to eat low sugar/high fiber cereal (Cheerios, Raisin Bran, etc.)
General guidelines for donations
We accept all non-perishable (not frozen or refrigerated), sealed, unexpired food*
We also accept unopened toiletries; Diapers, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap,shampoo, shaving cream, disposable razors etc. These items should be kept separate from any food donation
We prefer non-glass containers for the safety of our volunteers
*We have some tolerance for expired foods but they must be no more than 3 months past expiration.
Suggested donation items
Canned foods (with flip top lids),
Bottled Water,
Condensed, evaporated and powdered milk,
Rice, Beans in 10 to 20 lb bags,
Canned Pasta Meals,
Garbage Liners,
Peanut Butter,
Batteries, Flashlights, Matches,
Antibiotic Ointment,
Gauze Bandages,
Medical tape,
Feminine hygiene products,
Personal hygiene kits (1 gallon ziplock bags) – bar soap, toothbrush/paste, bandaids,
Diapers,
Toilet Paper,
Hand Sanitizer.
A complete list of donation drop-off locations and hours of operation can be found below.
