Food for Lane County

Most Wanted Foods

-Shelf‐stable milk

-Foods high in protein such as canned meats (i.e., tuna, chicken, salmon) and canned or dried beans

-Foods high in nutrients, such as canned fruits and vegetables (preferably with reduced sodium and reduced sugar)

-Whole‐grain foods such as brown rice, whole grain cereal and whole‐wheat pasta

-Soups, chilies and stews (preferably with reduced sodium and reduced fat)

-100 percent fruit juice (canned, plastic or boxed – no glass)

-Unsaturated cooking oil and olive oil

-Spices and sauces (mole, enchilada sauce, cumin, chilies)

-And other nutritious, “healthy‐choice” foods (preferably with reduced fat, sodium and sugar)

Please check the dates on your food donations, we will not be able to take food that is out of date.

TO ENSURE FOOD SAFETY, the Food Bank cannot use:  Rusty or unlabeled cans – Perishable items – Homemade items – Noncommercial canned or packaged items – Alcoholic beverages, mixes or soda – Open or used items

PLEASE NOTE: If you donate glass products, please box or bag them separately and label the box or bag “GLASS” on all sides.