Are you interested in Hosting a Food Drive?  Please fill out the form below.

Food Donation Request Items

We ask for your support in providing healthy, nutritious food options for our neighbors in need. By hosting this food drive – your support will help stock community food pantries across the Northwest Michigan region. 

Consider CASH drives for local fresh fruits and vegetables purchases for our Farm2Neighbor Program. Needs to be designated Farm2Neighbor when donation made.

Please consider the following when donating foods or goods:
Consider donating pop-top or easy open cans or donating can openers
Avoid Glass Jars – opt for cans or plastic jars to limit breakage
Consider healthy options like low sodium, low sugar, or whole grains

For donating food or personal care items, please consider:

Fruits and Vegetables
• Canned Vegetables
• Canned Fruit
• Fruit Cups / Dried Fruits
• Fruit Juice
• Jams/Jelly

Grains
• Cereal
• Rice (All Varieties)
• Oatmeal / Oats
• Crackers
• Popcorn
• Pasta (All Varieties)

Protein
• Canned Beans (All Varieties)
• Dried Beans, Peas, Lentils
• Peanut Butter (All Varieties)
• Tuna (Cans or Packets)
• Canned Chicken (Cans or Packets)
• Canned Chili

Dairy
• Shelf-Stable Milk
• Shelf-Stable Milk Alternatives (Coconut, Almond, Rice)

Pantry Staples
• Flour / Sugar
• Oils (All Varieties, Plastic Container)
• Granola Bars
• Broth (Chicken, Beef, Vegetable)
• Pasta Sauce (Cans, Plastic Jars)
• Canned Tomatoes
• Spices (All Varieties, Consider Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Onion)
• Packet Mixes (All Varieties – Consider Taco Seasoning, Gravy Mix, Chili Seasoning)
• Soups (All Varieties – Consider Soups with Proteins)

Personal Care Items
• Toilet Paper
• Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
• Soap & Shampoo
• Disposable razors
• Deodorant
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Laundry Detergent

Please LIMIT donations of:
• Baked Goods / Sweets (cookies, muffins, cakes)
• Potato Chips
• Soda Pop

Download the Northwest Food Coalition Food Drive Donation Suggestion List to share with those interested in donating.

THANK YOU for helping support health and wellness in our community!