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donations

Donate Money

Patchwork Pantry is 100% volunteer run! This means that every dollar you donate goes towards purchasing food for hungry families and operational expenses. We appreciate any donation, no matter the amount.​​

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  • $12 covers the cost of food for one family one visit

  • $30 covers the cost of transportation for one week so we can pick up food from Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and other local food pick-ups

  • $87 covers the cost of providing food to one student at Waterman Elementary through the Backpack Program for the school year

  • $140 covers the cost of operational supplies for Patchwork Pantry for one month (bags, gloves, etc)

  • $700 covers the cost of food for all families for one week 

  • $2,920 covers the cost of food for all families for one month 

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Donate Food

Non-perishable food, personal care items, and seasonal produce grown in local gardens are always welcome. Check below for the list of needed items. 

 

Planning a food drive? 

Before you get started, email patchworkpantry@gmail.com.

We will give you updates to the list of most needed items. This helps us meet the needs of our families and makes the most of your generous donations! 

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When you email, you can also make arrangements for date, pickup, or delivery. Smaller donations (about one shopping cart or less) can typically be dropped off on Wednesdays between 9am-11am. Delivery of larger donations (more than one shopping cart) must be arranged with the donation coordinator. 

 

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what To donate

NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS

Canned Soups, Stew, Chili, Spaghettios

Canned Fruit in 100% juice

Canned Vegetables

Canned Beans and Dry Beans

Pasta and Macaroni and Cheese

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Breakfast Bars

Tuna and Canned Meat

Low-sugar Cereals

Rice

Sugar

Crackers

PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Toilet paper

Diapers (sizes 1-7) and baby wipes

Bar soap

Shampoo

Toothpaste and Toothbrushes (in their packaging)

Paper towels

Laundry detergent

Period products (pads and tampons)

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GARDEN PRODUCE

If your garden's bounty is too plentiful for you, we'd love to share it with our families. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always much appreciated! 

we do not accept

  • Expired food: When considering what to donate, think about what you’d be comfortable serving your family. Chances are, you don’t eat food that’s well past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date, so avoid donating anything past those dates to the pantry as it could be unsafe to eat.

  • Food with packaging concerns: This includes food with damaged packaging such as dented or bloated cans. Items must be in their original packaging. 

  • Open items: Food or hygiene items that have already been opened or are partially used will not be distributed to families.

  • Candy: The families we serve prefer to receive healthy foods and Patchwork Pantry strives to meet that need. 

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