Donate to the Pantry

Drop Off A Donation:
Please call us at 785-842-0729 to schedule a drop-off time.

PRIORITY DONATIONS

Some in-demand items that are hard to keep in stock.

FOOD & TOILETRIES

Proteins
  • Canned chicken
  • Canned beef
  • Canned tuna, salmon
  • Beef stew
  • Chicken and dumplings
  • Chili beans with meat
  • Chili beans, vegetarian
  • Peanut butter, smooth
  • Peanut butter, chunky
  • Shelf-stable milk, qts.
  • Shelf-stable milk, pts.
Fruits and Vegetables
  • Applesauce
  • Canned peaches, pears
  • Pineapple, chunks and slices
  • Mandarin orange sections
  • Fruit cocktail
  • Raisins, dried apricots
  • Pumpkin
  • Vegetable combos
  • Canned potatoes
  • Canned tomatoes
  • Tomato sauce, paste
Breakfast
  • Whole grain cereal with fruit and nuts
  • Cheerios, all varieties
  • Kid cereals
  • Oatmeal cannisters
  • Oatmeal, single packets
  • Granola
  • Breakfast bars
  • Pancake mix, syrup
Baking Items
  • Dessert mixes
  • Flour
  • Sugar, brown sugar
  • Cooking oil
  • Condensed milk
  • Vanilla flavoring
  • Almond flavoring
Snacks
  • Granola bars
  • Salsa
  • Corn chips
  • Peanut butter crackers
  • Cheese crackers
  • Nut mixes
  • Trail mixes
  • Crackers, all varieties
Grains
  • Spaghetti, whole grain spaghetti
  • Boxed pasta, all types
  • Packaged noodles
  • Potato flakes
  • Brown and white rice
  • Rice & noodle seasoned
  • Dinner mixes (Rice-a-Roni, Hamburger Helper, e.g.)
  • Canned ravioli, Spaghettios
Condiments
  • Ketchup, relish
  • Mustard, mayo
  • Salt and pepper
  • Salad dressings
  • Gravy, gravy mix
  • Jelly and jam
  • Seasoning mixes (chili, sloppy joe mix, e.g.)
Hygiene Products
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body Wash
  • Triple-blade razors
  • Shaving cream
  • Toothpaste
Baby Needs
  • Formula
  • Baby food, jars or tubs
  • Baby cereal
  • Go-Go Squeeze pouches

CLOTHING (INCLUDING WORKWEAR)

We accept clean and gently used clothing for all ages.
  • Diapers, all sizes, but especially sizes 5 and 6
  • Black pants or khakis for men and women
  • Jeans in good condition for teens, women, and men
  • Polo shirts in good condition, both sexes
  • Older kids’ clothing, sizes 7/8 to 14/16
  • Men’s shorts and pants
  • Men’s casual clothing
  • Men’s boxers
  • Sweats, both sexes and all ages
  • Tennis shoes and other non-slip shoes, both sexes
  • Work boots, especially steel-toed boots, both sexes
  • Totes and handbags
  • Scrubs

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Due to limited space, we can only accept basic household items, clean and in good condition.
  • Dish sets and silverware
  • Cups and bowls
  • Serving pieces
  • Bakeware
  • Pots and pans
  • Kitchen gadgets
  • Small appliances (e.g., toasters and coffee pots)
  • Microwave ovens (clean and not too large)
  • Tupperware
  • Sheets sets
  • Blankets
  • Towels
  • Luggage with wheels

ITEMS WE CANNOT TAKE

There are many items we cannot accommodate in the pantry. This is largely due to the small considerations.
  • Out-of-season clothing
  • Perishable food
  • Electronics
  • Furniture and appliances
  • Mattresses
  • Decorative items for the home (i.e., pictures, vases, curtains)
  • Car seats, strollers, cribs, and other infant items
  • Books and toys
  • Luggage without wheels
  • Medical supplies and equipment
Walmart wish list
If you use Walmart.com, check out our Pantry Registry here. You can get items shipped directly to Ballard!
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