The good stuff

GIVE A CAN. GIVE A DAMN.

Choose unopened, unexpired food that is useful, familiar, and easy to prepare. Pull-tabs and smaller package sizes are especially helpful.

01
Canned proteins

tuna, canned chicken, canned salmon, Spam

02
Beans and vegetables

black beans, pinto beans, green beans, corn, mixed vegetables

03
Rice and dry pasta

white rice, brown rice, spaghetti, elbow macaroni, boxed pasta sides

04
Cooking oil

vegetable oil, olive oil, canola oil

05
Nut butters

peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter

06
Cereal and oatmeal

rolled oats, instant oatmeal, boxed cereal, granola

07
Shelf-stable milk

boxed whole milk, evaporated milk, shelf-stable plant milks

08
Easy-open meals

canned soup, chili, ravioli, Chef Boyardee, pull-top stews

09
Canned baby food

jarred purées, fruit cups, infant cereal, formula powder

10
Dog food

dry kibble, canned wet food, treats

11
Canned / instant coffee

ground coffee, instant coffee packets, canned cold brew

12
Can openers

manual can openers, pull-tab helpers

13
Simple toiletries

toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, toilet paper

Please skip expired food, open packages, glass containers, and items that need refrigeration unless a collection site specifically requests them.