Most Needed Food Items

We accept non-perishable food donations at 50 Alpine Court, Kitchener, Ontario. Please go to the Customer Service entrance (yellow door) and ring the bell, a Customer Service team member will assist you.

We have a high need for the following items:

• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Canned meats and fish
• Dry beans and pasta
• Hot and cold cereal
• Individually packed snacks (granola bars, apple sauce, pudding cups)
• Jam/fruit spread
• Pasta sauce
• Peanut butter
• Rice

While food is our top priority, we do accept unopened bags of pet food and non-food items such as personal care products and cleaning supplies.

Did you know? $1 = 2 meals at The Food Bank. Financial donations can be made at thefoodbank.ca/donate or by calling 519.743.5576.

Resources

• Food Banks Canada has developed Guidelines for Food Shelf Life to provide detailed information for distributing food past its best before date.
• The Region of Waterloo Public Health has developed Nutritional Guidelines to help you buy foods that have the maximum nutritional value.