Food Donations

Food donations fuel our mission

Every contribution helps us provide essential nourishment to those in need, ensuring that our community remains strong and cared for. We appreciate every donation, as it directly supports our efforts to feed families and uplift lives.

Preferred Items

We encourage donations that are low in saturated fat, low-sodium, low-sugar, and whole grain whenever possible. Providing nutritious foods to our community fosters an environment of dignity and enables positive health outcomes. While we accept all donations, some options support our commitment to our neighbors more than others. 

Example Items

  • Canned fruits, vegetables, and beans

  • Soups and chili

  • Peanut butter and jelly

  • Pasta sauce

  • Canned tuna, chicken, or salmon

  • Oatmeal or cereal

  • Dried fruits and nuts

  • Shelf stable or alternative milks

Check out our Donation Guide to learn more about what we need at the food bank!

Donation Guide (link to PDF)

We are unable to accept expired food, opened containers of food, eggs from home chickens, or food that is home canned or preserved.

Drop Hours

Food donations can be dropped off at the food bank Monday - Saturday from 8 AM - 12 PM. Pull up to the loading dock if it is open and someone will help you unload!

Call 360.380.2527 to make a special appointment for drop offs outside of these hours.

We can always use grocery bags (plastic is best for the rain!) and dozen egg cartons! If someone is not on site these can be dropped in the breezeway and we’ll grab them next time we are in!

Want to donate big?

For large or bulk food donations (500 lbs. or more), please contact operations@ferndalefoodbank.org or 360.380.2527 to coordinate a drop off or pick up time. Thank you!