FOOD & PROGRAMS DONATION GUIDES
DONATE FOOD AND HYGIENE ITEMS
The Food Bank distributes resources to more than 8,000 individuals each month. For a family of four, one weekly visit can provide $100+ worth of healthy groceries!
DONATE GIFTS & Coats
Seasonal Support provides brand new holiday gifts and coats to local children age 0-18 during the months of November and December each year.
DONATE TO THE THRIFT STORE
All revenue from the Thrift Store goes to supports the Food Bank! We happily accept a wide variety of gently-used clothes and household goods.
FOOD BANK DONATION GUIDE
sHELF-sTABLE fOOD
Hygiene & cleaning products
- Pasta
- Pasta Sauce
- Canned Hearty Soups (Progresso-type)
- Mac N Cheese or Rice-a-roni
- Canned Fruit or Vegetables (low sodium & low sugar)
- Peanut Butter
- Jam or Honey
- Cooking oil, Sauces, or Condiments
- Low-sugar Cereal or Oatmeal
- Healthy Snacks (protein bars, jerky, crackers, dried fruit)
- Shelf-stable Alternative Milk (soy, oat, almond, coconut)
- Canned Beans (pinto, black, navy, or garbanzo)
- Broth (bone, veggie, beef, etc)
- Baby Wipes
- Diapers (size 5-6 are most needed)
- Toilet Paper
- Shampoo or Body Wash (unopened)
- Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
- Paper Towels
- Laundry Detergent Pods
- Pads & Tampons
- Bar Soap
- Lotion & Sunscreen (unopened)
- Adult Depends
- Razors
- Cleaning Products (Chlorox wipes, cleaning sprays, etc.)
FROM THE GARDEN
ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT
- See list below for examples of what we love to receive from local gardeners. If you have questions about donating fresh produce, please contact us: (360) 629-2789
- Apples & Pears (no worms, scabs, or ground fruit)
- Carrots, Beets (washed with tops and dirt removed)
- Lettuce, Kale, Cabbage, & Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes, Peppers, & Tomatillos
- Squash (no overgrown please)
- Snap Peas, Green Beans, Fresh Herbs
- Farm Fresh Eggs (must be washed & dated)
- Onions & Potatoes (washed with dirt removed)
- Fresh Flowers
- Berries (freshly picked)
- Frozen or Refrigerated items (washed farm fresh eggs OK)
- Shelf-stable food that is expired over 1 year
- Open or partially used items
- Food packaging that does not have an expiration date
- Loose diapers (open package but still compressed OK)
- Expired baby food or formula
- Dented, bulging, or rusty canned items
- Bulk food that is not packaged by manufacturer
- Home-preserved food
2026 Seasonal Support DONATION GUIDE
A "WOW" ITEM
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
- Small backpack or purse
- Doll
- Jewelry making or hobby kit
- Sports ball (football, soccer ball, volleyball) and pump
- Stuffed Animal
- Large toy truck or car
- Stanwood Spartan Spirit Gear
- Hydro Flask or Stanley water bottle
- LEGO® sets
- Flip-flops or shoes
- Sunglasses
- Hat (ballcap, bucket hat, beanie)
- Wristwatch
- Costume jewelry
- Hair accessories
- Pajamas
- Winter cap, scarf, and mittens
CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES
SMALL TOYS
- Puzzles
- Coloring books or pads
- Dry water color set
- Binoculars and compass
- Music Instruments
- Chalkboard and chalk
- Jump rope
- Stickers
- Card / Board Games
- Small ball
- Building blocks
- Slinky® or yo-yo
- Plastic animals
- Stuffed Animal
- Small toy cars
- Magnets
- Finger puppets
- Interactive toys
- Other small toys and figures
PLEASE DO NOT DONATE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
- Food, candy, or gum
- Used or damaged items
- Scary or war-related items
- Liquids
- Breakable items (snow globes)
- Knives, or razor blades
- Hygiene items