Because you can make a difference in the lives of people in our community! Your donations, whether food or financial, help us provide a little bit of security for families during tough times.

 

What?

  • Food - Individual, group, and business donations of food are gratefully accepted by St. Andrew's Food Cupboard. Please see the list below for details on how you can make a difference.
     
  • Financial - The food cupboard is funded entirely through donations and grants. Your tax-deductible donations help keep the pantry operating. Financial support goes to utilities, supplies, food purchases, building management, equipment storage, and repairs. Checks can be mailed to our address. We are staffed completely by volunteers.

How to Donate

Business Donations

Businesses and organizations can make drop-off or pick-up arrangements directly with the food pantry. Please fill in the form below to schedule volunteer pick-up.

Business Donation Form

Group Food Drives

Would you like to run a group campaign to support the Food Cupboard? We can help you get started and coordinate drop-off and pick-up. Please fill out the linked form and we will contact you.

Volunteer Form

Individual Donations

You can make individual donations of canned goods, non-perishable foods, and personal products. Checks can be mailed to our address.

Donations can be dropped off directly at the food cupboard during normal operating hours. If you have larger deliveries for pick-up please call the number on the contact page.

Suggestions for Healthy Donations

 

Protein

  • Peanut Butter
  • Tuna in Water
  • Salmon
  • Chicken
  • Can Beans (Low Sodium)

Grains

  • Pasta (Whole Grain)
  • Cereal (Whole Grain)
  • Hot Cereal (Oatmeal)
  • Grits
  • Stuffing
  • Quinoa
  • Barley
  • Rice

Fruit (Packed in Juice)

  • Fruit Cocktail
  • Peaches
  • Pears
  • Mandarin Oranges
  • Apple Sauce
  • Fresh Oranges
  • Fresh Apples
  • 100% Juices

Vegetables (Low Sodium)

  • Tomato Products
  • Green Beans
  • Corn
  • Mixed Vegetables
  • Peas
  • Fresh Potatoes
  • Fresh Carrots
  • Fresh Onions

Soups (Low Sodium)

Dairy (Shelf Stable)

Non-Food Necessities

  • Toilet Paper
  • Bar Soap
  • Dish Soap
  • Dental Care
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine Hygiene

Baby Items

  • Baby Food
  • Formula
  • Diapers

St. Andrew's Food Cupboard is located at 892 Portland Ave Rochester, NY, and we are proud to serve the needs of the hungry.

We’re open Tuesday through Friday from 9:00-11:30am and can be reached by phone at 585-338-1764 or via email by visiting our contact page.

 

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