In-Kind Donations
The Media Food Bank accepts donations of food and other essential non-food items, as well as new and gently used (and clean!) clothing on behalf of the Clothing Closet at First Church Media.
Donations can be dropped off daily, 2-4 pm, at the Food Bank entrance (at the rear of the church on Baker Street). Please contact us if you need to make alternate arrangements - please do not leave donations outside!
See below for a list of commonly needed (and not- or less-needed!) items, or click here for a PDF. Regular-sized containers and non-expired food items are greatly appreciated! You can also order items directly via Amazon.
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Food Items
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baby food (jar or cereal/food pouches)
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broth (chicken, vegetable)
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canned beans*
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canned fish* (tuna, salmon, sardines)
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canned meat (corned beef, SPAM, chicken, ham)*
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canned soup*
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cereal (cold & hot - cream of wheat, grits)
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coffee (ground)
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condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo)
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cooking oil (olive, canola)
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crackers
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dry beans
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flour
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healthy snacks (snack bars, nuts, dried fruit, etc.)
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honey
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hot chocolate packets
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juice/juice boxes
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milk (shelf-stable, cow- or plant-based, powdered or condensed)
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oatmeal (canisters or instant packets)
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popcorn (microwavable)
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rice (bagged or microwavable pouches)
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sugar
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tea
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vinegar (white, apple)
* cans with 'pop-tops' are helpful for guests who may not have the ability to easily use or access a can opener
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Non-Food Items
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band-aids
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cat and dog food (wet & dry)
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deodorant
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diapers (1, 3, 4, 5, 6) and pull-ups (2T/3T, 3T/4T, 4T/5T, 6T)
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dish soap / sponges
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disposable razors
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feminine hygiene products (thin & regular pads, liners, tampons)
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laundry detergent (pods)
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paper towels
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shampoo
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shaving cream
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soap (bar or hand soap/body wash)
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tissues
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toilet paper
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toothbrushes
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toothpaste
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wipes
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Items NOT or LESS Needed
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bottled water
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soda
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sports/energy drinks
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candy
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bread*
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fresh fruit / vegetables*
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frozen meat*
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prepared foods*
* shelf-stable, non-perishable items are generally preferable; exceptions may be made if donations can be dropped off close to distribution - please contact us if you have any questions