Donate to the Pantry

Drop Off A Donation:

Open donation hours are Monday through Friday between 10 am- 2 pm. Please call us at 785-842-0729 to schedule a drop-off time outside of these hours.

PRIORITY DONATIONS

Some in-demand items that are hard to keep in stock.

Food Items

  • Canned proteins (chicken, tuna, etc.)
  • Chunky Soups
  • Peanut butter
  • Shelf-stable milk
  • Applesauce
  • Canned fruit
  • Raisins, dried apricots
  • Vegatable combos
  • Tomato Sauce & paste
  • Crackers
  • Spaghetti - white & whole grain
  • Boxed Pasta
  • Potato Flakes
  • Rice - brown & white
  • Dinner Mixes (Hamburger Helper, Rice-a-Roni)
  • Canned Ravioli

Hygeine, Clothing, & Household Needs

  • URGENT - SIZE 7 DIAPERS & PULL-UPS (ALL SIZES)
  • Diapers - sizes 4 and up (including pull-ups)
  • Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash
  • Razors
  • Shaving Cream
  • Toothbrushes & Toothpaste - adults & kids
  • Laundry Pods

CLOTHING (INCLUDING WORKWEAR)

We accept clean and gently used clothing for all ages.

  • Men's, women's, unisex, and kids shirts in good condition (all sizes)
  • Underwear for all genders (all sizes)
  • Shoes for all genders (all sizes)
  • Pants and Jeans, all genders (all sizes)

ITEMS WE CANNOT TAKE

There are many items we cannot accommodate in the pantry. This is largely due to the small considerations.

  • Out-of-season clothing
  • Perishable food
  • Electronics
  • Furniture and appliances
  • Mattresses
  • Decorative items for the home (i.e., pictures, vases, curtains)
  • Car seats, strollers, cribs, and other infant items
  • Books
  • Luggage without wheels
  • Bathroom Items
  • Medical supplies and equipment
  • Toys (unless specifically requested)
  • Stationary items
  • Electronics

WANTING TO DONATE?
HERE’S A HANDY CHECKLIST!

It is easier to serve our folks when donations are easy to sort and get on the pantry floor! To help us do that, you can follow this handy checklist.

You can have items sent directly using our Amazon Wishlist!

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