The River will accept food donations again | The River Food Pantry

The River Food Pantry will again accept in-kind donations of food and personal care items, but not clothing or housewares.

Donations can be dropped off at the back door of The River (2201 Darwin Rd) on Mondays from 9am–1pm and Tuesdays–Fridays from 1pm–3pm.*

All food and personal care items will be quarantined for 72 hours before getting distributed. The River’s most-needed items right now include:

  • Boxed meals
  • Canned fruit
  • Canned meats
  • Cereals
  • Condiments
  • Cooking oil
  • Fresh produce from gardens (please wash prior to donating)
  • Jelly
  • Juice
  • Pasta
  • Pasta sauces
  • Rice
  • Deodorant
  • Diapers
  • Dishwashing soap
  • Feminine products
  • Liquid hand soap
  • Lotions and creams
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

For more information on hosting a food drive for The River, click here.

*Subject to change.

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