In response to the likely suspension of SNAP benefits this month, we are collecting food for the St. Louis Area Foodbank at all our sites on Sunday, November 23.

Let's show up to provide for our community when the need arises. Below you'll find a list of the Food Bank's most needed items during the holiday season, plus a list of allergy-friendly foods, that are often needed and more rarely donated!

The Food Bank accepts and encourages donations that support special diets and/or the specific health conditions of our neighbors. Food donations that are high in protein, 100% whole grain, low- or reduced-sodium, and low-sugar will make the most nutritious impact.

Thank you for loving and caring for your neighbors!

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Best Food to Donate for the Holiday Season:

◦ Canned fruits and vegetables (pop-top if possible)

◦ Canned meat and fish (pop-top if possible)

◦ Instant mashed potatoes

◦ Mac & Cheese

◦ Rice and pasta products

◦ Applesauce

◦ Cranberries

◦ Gravy

◦ Stuffing

Allergy-Friendly:

◦ Schar Bread (yellow bag; found at Walmart, Dierbergs, Schnucks, but NOT Target)

◦ Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Organic Quick Cooking Rolled Oats

◦ Rice Pastas

◦ Gluten Free Noodles (Jovial, Annie's, Kraft Easy Mac, Kraft Mac & Cheese; most standard GF pastas work, just check for common allergens)

◦ Gluten Free Tortillas (Mission)

◦ Sunflower Seed Butter (Sun Butter brand is made in an allergen-free facility)

◦ Shelf-stable milk alternatives (Oatly Oatmilk (GF), Rice Dream Rice Drink)

◦ Beans

◦ Instant rice cups

◦ Made Good (granola bars, bites, etc.)

◦ Enjoy Life (chocolate chips)

◦ Yum Earth (allergy-friendly candy)

◦ Partake (allergy-friendly cookies)

◦ Free2b (allergy-friendly treats)

◦ Gluten Free Oreos

◦ Nabisco Chips Ahoy! Gluten Free Original Chocolate Chip Cookies

◦ Bare Apple Chips

◦ That’s It Fruit Bars

◦ Good & Gather Organic Whole Grain Baked Bars (Found at Target; look for Certified Gluten Free)

◦ Annie’s Fruit Snacks

◦ Applesauce & Fruit/Veggie Pouches