Food Donations

Limited Donations

We are currently accepting limited food and toiletry donations. We are asking that groups or individuals wanting to donate to please choose one item to collect (like a soup drive or a peanut butter drive). We do not currently have the room or the volunteers to sort through a donation of random items.

Go HERE for a list of suggested items to donate (donations of one item in bulk, please)

Specific questions about food donations? Email us at donations@openhandspantry.org

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All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. Open Hands Food Pantry has been designated as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Documentation verifying this status is available upon request.

Please be aware that in many cases we are able to get more food for our clients with monetary donations to Open Hands than with food donations. The donated money can buy more food through Gleaners and our other suppliers. During this coronavirus outbreak, it is better for safety reasons for us to buy food rather than to accept food and packages that have been handled by several people.

A list of our many donor organizations can be found HERE.

Interested in making a monetary donation?

Items We Always Need

In general -- Non-perishable food items, not past the expired date
Tuna (Family Size)
Feminine Hygiene Items
Laundry Soap
Soup
Dried Beans, Peas, Lentils
Peanut Butter
Juice
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Deodorant
Shampoo (for women and men)
Dish Soap

Toiletries and Household Supplies

Disposable razors
Liquid dish soap
Conditioner (hair)
Emergency Items for the Homeless
Ready to eat items (no cooking required)
New or gently used blankets and sleeping bags
New or gently used coats
Socks, mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves
Backpacks
Handwarmers

Drop off

Large Donations Require Drop Off Appointments

WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT LARGE FOOD DONATIONS WITH VARIOUS ITEMS AT THE PRESENT TIME

It is best to email us at donations@openhandspantry.org, You may call us at (248) 546-1255, option 2, but you will most likely not be contacted as quickly.

Small Donations during open hours

Contact us with any questions you have concerning small food/toiletries donations. At this time, it is best for donations to be quantities of one or two items only.

Check HERE for days that the food pantry will be closed due to holidays and other occasions.