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Kitchen Wish List

Your donations of dry goods keep our pantries stocked for families to use during their time with us. Food drives also help us keep costs down as we prepare three free meals daily year round. Make a difference by giving items from the “shopping list” below, or hold a food drive!

You can even have fun by creating themed collection drives: “Birthday in a Bag” “Snack Attack” “Rise & Shine” and more!

General

  • Cup of noodles
  • Dried pinto beans / white beans
  • Garlic salt
  • Granulated sugar
  • Juice boxes
  • Long grain rice
  • Coffee creamer (dry)
  • Vegetable oil
  • Pasta sauce
  • Pasta (spaghetti & penne)
  • Ranch salad dressing
  • Seasoned salt
  • Tea bags
  • Top ramen packs

Canned Goods

  • Beans (black, kidney, white, refried)
  • Corn
  • Green beans
  • Spam
  • Pineapple
  • Pears
  • Peaches

Kitchen Supplies

  • Full-sized foil deep steam pans (not the ones for turkeys)
  • Toasters
  • Large non-stick sauté pans
  • Large metal tongs (18 inches)
  • Oven mitts (heavy duty)
  • Red glasses**
  • Coffee cups**
  • New service carts**
  • Dinnerware**

**For these items please check with our Food Services Manager, Eric Guerrero-Diaz for more details. You may call Eric at 858-598-2406 or email him.

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