We encourage individuals, businesses, faith communities and schools who are interested in giving back to organize a food drive benefiting the clients of Food & Friends. Below you will find the information you need for a successful food drive.
Who to contact:
Pamela Giller, 202.269.6894
How to Package:
Items should be in heavy (double) bags or packaged in boxes that you do not need returned to you. Items do not need to be sorted - we will take care of that!
Keep in Mind:
Because of our clients' health concerns, we are somewhat strict about the donations we can accept. We need non-dented canned or boxed items that are not past their expiration date. All items should be in non-glass containers only. Please see our list below.
Getting the Food to Us:
You may drop-off your donations at Food & Friends 8am - 6pm Monday - Thursday, 8am - 2 pm Friday, or Saturday 8am - noon. To schedule a pick-up for larger quantities, please contact Charles Battle, 202.269.6829.
Listed below are the items we need most for our clients:
Quick Meals
- Low sodium Chili (beef & turkey)
- Low sodium Stews (beef & turkey)
- Low sodium Ravioli (beef & turkey)
- Tuna / Salmon
- Chicken
- Skillet Dinners
Breakfast Items
- Cereal (hot or cold)
- Oatmeal
Canned Fruits, Vegetables & Beans
- Pineapple, Mandarin Oranges, Peaches
- Carrots, Succotash, Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Green beans
Toiletries
- Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Deodorant & Soap
Specialty Items (for Diabetics)
- Sugar Substitutes (e.g., Equal)
- Light Pudding, Cake & Muffin Mixes
- Low Sugar Cereals
- Light Canned Fruit
- Light Syrup
Extras
- Brown Rice
- Whole Wheat Pasta
- Dried Beans
- Bottled Water - Plain & Seltzer
- Shelf Stable Milk
- 100% Juice (drink boxes)
- Cooking Oil or Salad Dressing
- Sugar-free Carnation Instant Breakfast Variety Pack (12.6 ounce size packages)
- Carnation Instant Breakfast Variety Pack (12.6 ounce size packages)
- Food Storage Container Sets (e.g., Tupperware)
- Water Pitchers and Filters
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