Cash donations
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Cash donations allow us to buy perishable items such as meat, dairy, eggs and fresh produce as well as other food that we may run out of. You can also register to make monthly or annual contributions.
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Please think of us (and others) while you're picking up groceries:
You can donate food at our conveniently located drop boxes in the Minden area grocery stores:
We thank these stores for their wonderful support!!!
- Dollo's Foodland: 12325 Hwy 35 Minden (click to see map)
- Valu Mart: 12646 Hwy 35, Minden (click to see map)
We thank these stores for their wonderful support!!!
We appreciate your support!
Research shows that people who do not have enough food to eat get sick more often. To ensure that you are helping in the best possible way, please consider donating healthy food choices from the suggested list below.
Items highlighted in red are especially in demand. Thank you!
IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN DONATING FOOD: To ensure the safety of those getting food from the food bank, Food Banks CANNOT accept expired food or products with dented/damaged packaging.
Items highlighted in red are especially in demand. Thank you!
IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN DONATING FOOD: To ensure the safety of those getting food from the food bank, Food Banks CANNOT accept expired food or products with dented/damaged packaging.
Grain Products
Choose items with whole grain as the first ingredient and look for products containing at least 2g of fibre per serving.
- Whole-grain cold breakfast cereals
- Oatmeal
- Rice, brown, converted or parboiled
- Whole-grain crackers
- Pasta, whole wheat
Vegetables and Fruit
HEALTHY TIP: Choose fruit packed in 100% fruit juice or water with no added sugar.
HEALTHY TIP: Choose canned vegetables with vegetables or water as the first ingredient and look for “No Added Salt” or less than 360 mg sodium per serving.
- Canned fruit
- Applesauce
- Fruit cups, individual
- 100% fruit juice, (plastic, canned, tetra pack)
HEALTHY TIP: Choose canned vegetables with vegetables or water as the first ingredient and look for “No Added Salt” or less than 360 mg sodium per serving.
- Canned vegetables
- Tomato/spaghetti sauce
- Vegetable soup
Milk Products
HEALTHY TIP: Choose items with 2% or less milk fat (M.F.).
- Instant skim milk powder
- Evaporated milk
- Custard and pudding mixes (to mix with milk or single servings)
MEAT AND ALTERNATIVES
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toiletries
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