Food Collection Sites

There are many convenient locations in the Yorktown area for you to donate items that will support families in the area. There is an easy-to-find food pantry collection box at each location: Yorktown Church of the Nazarene, Compass Church, University Christian Church, Yorktown Library, Yorktown YMCA, Yorktown Methodist Church

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What to Donate (Food)

We welcome any food that is “shelf-stable” or nonperishable (meaning that you can keep it in your pantry for an extended period of time). Please remember to check if the food has reached its “sell-by” date yet and if it has, don't donate it. Some commonly needed items include:

  • Peanut butter
  • Canned soup
  • Canned fruit
  • Canned vegetables
  • Canned stew
  • Canned fish
  • Canned beans
  • Pasta 
  • Rice
  • Granola/breakfast bars
  • Kid friendly snack boxes
  • Baking Supplies
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What to Donate (Hygiene/Household)

Whenever possible, we want to help those struggling not only with meal needs, but by helping to provide some household and hygiene items as well. These items can be pricey and may not be covered by SNAP (formerly known as food stamps). 

  • Laundry detergent
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Deodorant
  • Toilet paper
  • Dish soap
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Backpack Program Donations

Reach also provides a service to students at Yorktown Community schools that makes sure that dozens of children go home with food to eat over the weekends. Some commonly needed items include:

  • Macaroni & cheese
  • Canned pasta with meat
  • Fruit snacks
  • Individual servings of chips
  • Granola/breakfast bars
  • Kid friendly individual snacks
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What NOT to Donate

We may not be able to put some donated items to use. Please consider the following before donating items.

 

Expired Food - Is it past the sell by date or will it pass very soon?

Food with Packaging Concerns - Damaged, dented, and bloated cans may have problems and aren't always able to be delivered.

Refrigeration Required - While we do occasionally accept cold items, it is on a case-by-case basis and with advance notice.

Baked Goods/Leftovers - While they were probably delicious when made, they won't be able to make it to a family through the pantry.

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Currently Needed Items

These following items are currently understocked at the Food Pantry and would be beneficial to have added to our inventory in the coming weeks. The Overstocked and Understocked list will be updated during the first week of each month.

Macaroni & cheese
Canned fruit
Canned soups

Make A Financial Gift To Reach

Make a Gift to Reach to support the purchasing of necessary supplies that are needed.

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