Please note: The pantry will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the Fall 2024 semester. Donations should be dropped during open hours only to ensure food safety.
Non-Perishable and Perishable Food Items:
Please refer to our list of needed/accepted items below. To ensure food safety, we ask that all food donations are dropped off during regular pantry business hours (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am until 4:30pm) so that staff can properly receive and process items. All food items must be within their Best by/Use by dates. The Pantry does not accept raw/frozen meats.
Non-Food Items:
Non-food items such as toiletries can be left in the Donation Drop Box at the end of the driveway next to the garage door during business hours.
Please understand that while we graciously appreciate your donation, leaving food items in the Donation Drop Box or at the pantry during non-open hours presents food safety concerns that limit our ability to process and distribute these donations to student shoppers.
Address:
1224 John Kirk Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
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- Canned Items
- Canned beans (garbanzo, kidney, black beans, etc.)
- Canned fruit
- Canned meats (tuna and chicken)
- Broth
- Dried Items
- Dried beans
- Dried lentils
- Breakfast Items
- Oatmeal (individual bags)
- Pop-Tarts
- Cereal bars
- Snack Items
- Individually sized chips, cookies, crackers, fruit snacks, etc.
- Condiments and Sauces (no glass jars when possible)
- Cooking oil (olive, sesame, grapeseed, etc.)
- Strawberry/Grape jelly
- Peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- Salad dressing
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup and Mustard
- Dipping and marinade sauces
- Ready-to-Eat/Microwavable Meals (those that do not require refrigeration)
- Ramen
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Noodle/Rice based meals
- Bread
- Sliced sandwich bread
- Italian/French loaf bread
- Vegetables
- Potatoes
- Leafy greens
- Onions
- Carrots
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Fruits
- Apples
- Oranges
- Bananas
- Berries
- Grapes
- Dairy Products
- Milk (1/2 gallon or smaller)
- Cheese (small block or individually wrapped string cheese)
- Yogurt (small containers or Go-Gurts)
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Floss
- Dish detergent (pods only)
- Laundry detergent (pods only)
- Trash bags
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Cleaning supplies
- Hand soap
- Sanitizing wipes
- Kitchen and cooking utensils/supplies
- Can openers
- Grocery bags
- Cooking pots and pans