Blessing Boxes

Guidelines

Would you like to help stock a Blessing Box? Please take a look at these guidelines.

When donating items please follow CDC handwashing guidance and disinfect the box interior and handles frequently. Buy canned foods with pull rings when available for easy opening or include small handheld can openers. 

Suggested food items for the Blessing Boxes during most of the year listed below.

Some items may be compromised during winter months. Note the asterisk items.*

• Canned soups and sauces*

• Canned Meat (Tuna, Chicken, etc.)*

• Peanut butter, nuts, and alternatives

• Almond Butter, Sunflower Seed Butter, Coconut Butter, etc.

• Beans, canned, especially garbanzo, chili, & baked beans *

• Rice, white or brown

• Pasta (preferably in boxes)

• Cereals/instant oatmeal packets

• Crackers/granola bars

• Canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, & tomato paste*

• Canned Fruits, Canned Vegetables *

• Condiments (ketchup, mustard, salad dressing, mayo)

• Jelly, pancake syrup

• Baking and Pancake Mixes

• Microwave meals/to-go meals and shelf-stable meal kits

• Individual serving size items

• Infant formula, dry infant cereal

• Package protein drinks

• Dried fruit

*Not recommended during winter temperatures below freezing

Other items needed

• Hand can openers

• Shampoo/Conditioner/Combs/Brushes

• Toilet paper

• Feminine care Pads/Regular Tampons

• Toothbrush/Toothpaste

• Deodorant

• Razors

• Hand soap, dish soap, bath soap, hand sanitizer

• Laundry detergent

• Gloves/Hats/Scarves

• Baby supplies (wipes, diapers, etc.)

• Food Safety

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Stock the Box guidelines.