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MOST NEEDED ITEMS
Generally, the following items are most needed:
WHOLE GRAINS
(quinoa, barley, dry popcorn, cereal)
UNSALTED NUTS & NUT BUTTERS (all varieties)
CANNED MEATS
(pork, beef, chicken, tuna, salmon)
COOKING & BAKING ITEMS
(all varieties of flour, spices & seasonings, salad dressings, marinades, condiments)
MEAL/SIDE-DISH ITEMS
(boxed/pouch potatoes, rice & pasta, canned soup
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
(full-size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, toothpaste, tampons, maxipads, toilet paper)
HOUSEHOLD CARE ITEMS
(laundry soap, dish soap, hand soap, kleenex, papertowels
Fresh, frozen, and refrigerated items gladly accepted.
Items NOT accepted: Home-processed foods & farm-fresh eggs
FOOD DATING & DONATION GUIDELINES
McLeod Food Shelf safely distributes most shelf-stable foods up to 3-years past the best-by date on the packaging.
High-acid foods (ie. tomato-based foods and canned pineapple) are limited to
18-months past best-by.
Please freeze meats before use-or-freeze-by-date and store them appropriately before donating.
Bulk items cannot be repacked.
Manufacturing information & full ingredient list must be intact for distribution.
Wet, soiled, severely rusted, or dented foods not accepted.
Need a grocery restock?
Groceries are available for pick-up once a calendar month at either of our distribution sites. Shoppers are also welcome to stop in for fresh produce weekly in-between full grocery trips.