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Donate Food

Help feed families in your community. Food pantries and meal programs need donations year-round.

What you can donate:

🥫 Canned goods
🍚 Rice & pasta
🥜 Peanut butter
🧴 Cooking oil
🥣 Cereal
🫘 Dried beans

Places to donate food

These organizations accept food donations in their communities.

Chicago area

Greater Chicago Food Depository - Food Donations

Donate non-perishable food items. Drop-off locations throughout Chicago.

📍 4100 W Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL 60601

⏱️ One-time or ongoing

Phoenix area

Phoenix Community Food Bank - Donate Items

Drop off fresh produce, canned goods, or partner with your business.

📍 1801 S 35th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009

⏱️ One-time or monthly

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