FOOD DONATIONS
Looking to donate food to The Pantry? You’re in the right place!
Check out our list of most-needed items — your donation of these high-priority foods helps us keep shelves stocked and our neighbors nourished.
Drop-Off Information
Food donations can be dropped off at The Pantry’s double doors (behind the church, off the parking lot) on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
A volunteer or staff member will weigh and accept your donation.
Non-perishable, shelf-stable items can also be left in the plastic bins.
Please remember — we can only accept non-expired foods.
Most Needed Holiday Food Items
Join us in bringing warmth and comfort to our community this November and December by helping us stock our pantry with these special items:
2 lb Bag of Masa Flour
2 lb Bag of Sugar
2 lb Bag of White Flour
Canned Evaporated or Condensed Milk
Instant Coffee (Nescafé or Bustelo)
Oil (Canola, Vegetable, or Olive)
A Special Treat: 1 lb Packages of Oreo or Chocolate Chip Cookies
Due Date: Please drop off holiday food items no later than December 15.
Questions? Contact rhorowitz@thepantryny.org
Our Most Needed Pantry Items
We’re always in need of these everyday essentials — donations of these items help us keep our shelves stocked year-round.
1 Pound Bag of White Rice
Canned Corn (low sodium)
Canned and Dried Beans (low sodium)
Canned Chicken, Salmon, and Tuna
Canned Pineapple
Cold and Hot Cereal (low sugar/whole grain)
Pasta and Pasta Sauce (tomato)
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Shelf Stable Fortified Milk and Milk Alternatives
Soup (low sodium/tomato base)
Prefer to Give Online?
You, your organization, or your friends can order food directly for The Pantry using our Amazon Wish List
Your online purchase is shipped straight to us — an easy way to help feed our community!
Be a Pantry Produce Partner
If you have surplus home-grown produce or eggs from your farm or garden, please share it with the Pantry. Our guests appreciate the extra fresh, local, healthy produce and protein.
During the summer and fall we encourage home gardeners to dedicate a row of your garden to planting extra vegetables, herbs and fruits for the Pantry.
Why Grow a Row?
Fight Hunger: Your surplus produce can help fill the shelves of MKIFP providing fresh, nutritious food to those who need it most.
Build Community: Gardening is more than just a hobby; it’s a way to connect with your family and neighbors to create a stronger, more resilient community.
Teach Generosity: Involve your children in the process and teach them the value of giving back, fostering a sense of empathy and responsibility.
Besides cultivating plants; you are nurturing hope, health, and happiness. Join us in this simple yet powerful act of kindness, and let’s make sure everyone in our community has access to the fresh food they deserve.
Start Growing Today – Because a Community That Grows Together, Thrives Together!
Contact: Roberta Horowitz to learn more at rhorowitz@thepantryny.org
Donate or Collect Food from your Home or Business
If you would like to personally donate food, we welcome fresh produce, dairy, and non-perishable items that are within the expiration date. We can only accept prepared foods from commercial kitchens.
Food donations can be dropped off at the Pantry’s double doors (behind the church, off the parking lot) on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 am to 12 noon. A volunteer or staff member will weigh and accept your donation. Non-perishable, shelf-stable items can also be left in the plastic bins. Please remember, we only accept non-expired foods.
Rescue Food from Commercial Establishments
Our Pantry rescues excess, unsold, near expiration food from a variety of commercial establishments and vendors, i.e. supermarkets, wholesalers, restaurants, farms, bakeries, bagel shops and others.
Organize a Food Drive
Food drives come in a variety of flavors. Click here to learn more.
For more information and/or to schedule a specific food drop-off appointment, contact rhorowitz@thepantryny.org.