Large-Scale Donations from Food Companies

We prioritize palletized, nutritious, retail-packaged foods (labeled with ingredients and allergens) that are lower in saturated fat, sodium and added sugar.

• Fruits and vegetables: Fresh, canned, frozen, and dried fruits and vegetables, apple sauce, tomato sauce, 100% juice, agricultural produce/farm-fresh crops
• Grains: Whole grain cereal, bread, rice, pasta, grains, tortillas
• Protein: Animal (fish, beef, pork, poultry, sausage, deli meats, hot dogs, eggs) and plant proteins (nuts, seeds, veggie burgers, soy, beans, peanut butter)
• Dairy: Milk, cheese, yogurt
• Non-dairy alternatives: All plant-based milks, yogurts and cheeses
• Beverages: Water, coffee, tea
• Mixed dishes: Frozen meals, soups, stews, macaroni and cheeses
• Condiments and cooking staples: Spices, oil, butter, plant-based spreads, flour, salad dressing, jarred sauces, seasoning, salt, sugar
• Processed and packaged snacks: Whole grain pretzels, crackers, popcorn, healthy snacks

Note: Limited capacity to accept bulk/foodservice packaged goods. Approval is on a case-by-case basis.

• Personal care items: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene and adult incontinence products, diapers, soap/body wash, shampoo
• Household supplies: Laundry detergent, dish soap, paper products (toilet paper, paper towels), cleaning supplies

• Items that have been opened, partially used, contaminated and/or damaged
• Prepared or homemade food
• Products not in their original packaging or unlabeled foods missing ingredient information
• Food high in saturated fats, sodium, and/or sugars (desserts, candy, junk foods, alcohol, mixers, energy drinks, soda, non-100% juice)
• Pharmaceuticals, vitamins, and/or cannabis/CBD/THC products
• Display cases, glassware, furniture

Additionally, the Food Depository is not able to accept the following non-food items, though you may contact your local food pantry to ask if they are currently accepting these items:

• Pet food, clothing, toys, kitchen supplies, furniture, appliances

We work to promote healthy food choices by leveraging the SWAP (Supporting Wellness at Pantries) tools and resources to implement the Healthy Eating Research (HER) Nutritional Guidelines. We prioritize sourcing and supplying nutritious foods and increasing access to green ‘Choose Often’ and yellow ‘Choose Sometimes’ products from the SWAP nutritional guide.

You can fill out our food industry donation form to submit a donation offer. After you submit the form, our team will contact you with questions and next steps.

Any amount of food can help our neighbors.  For lower volume donations, we recommend that you connect with and deliver directly to our agency partners within our network such as food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters. You can use our map to find contact information for a partner near you.