What to Donate

Avoid foods that are high in sodium, saturated fat, and/or high fructose corn syrup. The best things to donate are healthy, non-perishable foods that have not passed thier expiration date like these:

• Baby food and baby cereal
• Canned meats such as tuna, chicken or fish are high in protein and low in saturated fat
• Peanut butter is rich in protein and high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils
• Rice and pasta grain-based foods, such as pasta, are a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates
• Cereal, including oatmeal
• Canned vegetables, including tomatoes and tomato sauce
• Canned or dried beans and peas are a low-fat source of protein and fiber
• Canned and dried fruits
• Fruit juice (100% juice)
• Prepared box mixes such as macaroni and cheese

Tell your friends and family about the Perpetual Food Pledge