Item Donations
We always welcome donations of non-perishable food items, as well as personal hygiene, paper goods and cleaning supplies. Baby formula and baby wipes are also welcomed.
You can also sponsor a food drive, and involve others in your giving!
To make it easy, you can also order from our Walmart Hygiene registry – items are delivered to Board President Nikki Kuhlman.
Donation Drop Off Times:
Drop off at the pantry (100 Cleveland Ave, Door #20, Carpentersville)
- Tuesday 8am to 9:30am
- Tuesday 6pm to 7:30pm
- Wednesday 11am to 1pm
- Or anytime in the red bin just outside the pantry door (no glass please!)
Other days, times and locations may be available. Contact us at donate@d300foodpantry.org.
Most Needed Items (items in bold are especially needed)
BEVERAGES
- Tea Bags
- Coffee – ground
- Coffee – KCups
- Juice (canned/plastic containers)
- Juice Boxes
- Evaporated Milk
- Hot Chocolate
- Koolaid/Lemonade
CANNED FOODS
- Tuna
- Chicken
- Ravioli/Spaghetti-os
- Beans (black, red, refried)
- Spam
- Salmon
- Chili/Stew
- Corn
- Tomato Paste
- Tomatoes (any variety)
BOXED/BAGGED ITEMS
- Beans (pinto, black)
- Oatmeal and Pop-Tarts
- Mac & Cheese
- Boxed Pasta (1 lb)
- Rice
- Rice Side Dishes
- Pasta Side Dishes
- Cereal
- Cake Mixes & Frosting
- Crackers
MISCELLANEOUS
- Pancake Mix or Syrup
- Condiments (any)
- Flour or Masa
- Sugar
- Vegetable Oil
- Peanut Butter and Jelly
- Pasta Sauce (no glass)
- Salad Dressing
- Goya Products
- Baby Food
PERSONAL CARE
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Bar Soap or Body Wash
- Toilet Paper
- Baby Wipes
- Toothpaste
- Feminine Care Products
- Laundry Detergent
- Paper Towels
- Cleaning Products (any)
- Walmart Wish List
NO EXPIRED ITEMS OR GLASS CONTAINERS PLEASE
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
We often do not get as many donations from April through September and would love to have you host a food drive or make a donation during that time of year!
Yes! With the money that you donate, we are able to purchase food from the Northern Illinois Food Bank or at other area retailers that may provide an item we can’t get elsewhere.
Right now money is more helpful to us. We are limited in the space we have to store items so being able to purchase exactly what we need when we need it is really helpful. If you do want to donate food, please see our top 10 item list for ideas to donate or host a food drive targeting some of those items.
We would love to show you our pantry and share what we do! Schedule a tour with our Executive Director or our Pantry Manager.