HOW TO HELP
CURRENT NEEDS LIST
Our food pantry is used by 10-25 people each week. We always need and accept donations of shelf-stable food and hygiene products. Many LGBTQ+ people don't feel comfortable going to traditional food banks, so our pantry is available for them to safely and comfortably get what they need. Your contributions will help LGBTQ+ people most in need right now.
Our Current Needs:
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Any shelf-stable canned food
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Microwaveable meals
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Pasta and pasta sauce
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Peanut butter
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Canned tuna or chicken
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Chef Boyardee, Easy Mac
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Breakfast cereal and oatmeal
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Snack foods such as Cheez Its, Goldfish, fruit snacks, Jell-o pudding, and granola bars
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Soup including Ramen noodles
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Canned fruit and vegetables
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Rice including quinoa
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Vegetarian & vegan items
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Coffee, tea
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Hygiene, health & beauty products including hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo, skin cream/lotion, lip balm, shaving cream and disposable razors, deodorant, and toothpaste
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Clothing including socks, underwear, sweatpants, sweatshirts, T-shirts (all sizes S-3XL).
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Laundry items including detergent & dryer sheets
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Paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning products (dish soap, comet, bowl cleaner, windex, etc.)
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Small size pet items (food, toys, etc.)
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Individual bus passes, so that our clients can access mental health care
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Fresh or Frozen foods, please inquire first.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we ask that you please make an appointment to drop off items at the center. You can also order items and have them shipped directly to:
To make an even bigger impact, order your items on Amazon Smile and select Persad Center as your benefiting organization. If you’d like to be acknowledged for your donation, please add a gift receipt message with your name and address when checking out.
For questions about the food pantry, please contact Tony Kuhar.