NON-CASH ITEMS WE CAN ALWAYS USE
FOOD DONATIONS
- BOXES/BAGS 1# various dry beans**, 1# grits**, 1# instant or regular rice**, 1# pasta**, breakfast cereals (cold), breakfast cereals (to cook), cake mixes, coffee/tea, condiments, crackers/cookies, dry milk, dry soups/Ramen noodles, Jell-O and pudding mix, Jiffy corn muffin mix**, macaroni & cheese**, mashed potatoes, pancake mix, pie crust mix, rice, tuna, & pasta dinners, single portion items, stuffing mix.
- CANS/JARS 5 oz. Tuna **, all varieties of soup **, apple sauce, broth - beef/chicken, canned beans, canned fruits **, canned juice, canned meats/fish, canned tomatoes, canned vegetables, chili, condiments, cranberry sauce, evaporated milk, gravy (all meat types), greens, jellies, any flavor mixed vegetables**, peanut butter 18 oz.**, pie fillings, pork & beans**, potatoes, sweet potatoes, white ravioli**, spaghetti sauce**, spaghetti/meatballs**, tomato paste, tomato sauce.
- BABY ITEMS: boxed cereal, fruits for babies, juices for babies, veggies for babies, diapers, baby clothing .
- If you can provide any of these items, please let us know at 352-748-2553. Otherwise, we must purchase these items just prior to each opening day. 1# cheese**, 1# loaf bread**, 1# margarine**, Eggs**, Produce**, Meat** .
We are only present to receive food donations on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM unless prior arrangements are made for another appointment.
Please do not leave perishable food when we are not here. Lack of proper storage will ruin food items left unattended.
We have sufficient refrigeration capacity for large quantities. **Starred items are part of our basic food package for all families.
NONFOOD DONATIONS
We also accept serviceable men's, women's, and children's clothing as well as SMALL houseware items.
WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT LARGE ITEMS SUCH AS FURNITURE, BEDS, OR APPLIANCES due to storage limitations.
We can always use CLEANING/HBA, paper towels, toilet tissue, 16 oz. dish detergent, 32 oz. laundry soap, soap/toothpaste, cleaning products, hygiene products, towels, linens, adult diapers.
MISCELLANEOUS: egg cartons (1 dozen), 1 quart storage bags
UNFORTUNATELY, WE can not OFFER PICK-UP SERVICE.
Our DONOR Lane is open during daylight hours. If you require assistance with your donation, please bring the items during our Tuesday morning hours (9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon) when staff are present to assist you.