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Feeding the Hungry Since 1982

Tri-State Food Bank disburses a record 6.1 Million pounds of food in 2009 for hungry tristaters. . . . .New Report "Hunger In America 2010" -  More than 114,200 Tri-State residents seek emergency food assistance each year- including more than 39,900 children and over 25,000 seniors - Click picture below for report. . . . . . . . . .

 

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We appreciate food collections. 

Please use the following as a guide to the type of products we can accept for food collections.

xNo home-canned foods.

xNo Glass - Glass should not be placed in a collection box or barrel due to risk of breakage.

Acceptable Items

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Vegetables - Canned

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Fruit: Canned

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Cereral: Hot, Cold, Breakfast bars

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Baby Food/Formula

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Juice: 100% Fruit or Vegetable

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Protein - Non-Meat: Peanut Butter, Beans, Pork & Beans, Nuts

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Rice

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Complete Meal/Entree, Soup

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Pasta: Macaroni, Spaghetti, Noodles

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Grain: Flour, Corn Meal, Matzo Meal

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Coffee, Tea

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Dressing: Salad dressing, Mayonnaise

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Spice/Condiment/Sauce: Herbs, Salt, Sugar, Mixes, Vinegar, Extracts, Mustard, Syrup, Gravy, Jelly, Sauces, Salad Oil

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Non-Dairy Dairy Substitute

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Nutritional Aid: Drinks, Vitamins, Diet Supplements

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Snack Food/Cookies: Candy, Crackers, Marshmallows
 

We also accept the following items, but they should be collected in a separate box from the food.

bulletHousehold goods, Toys, Books, Clothing
bulletPaper Product - Household: Plates, Napkins, Towels, Toilet Paper, Facial Tissue
bulletHealth/Beauty Care: Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Cosmetics, Deodorants, All Dental Care
bulletHousehold Cleaning Product: Detergent, Cleanser, Bleach, Fabric Softener Paper Product
bulletPersonal: Diapers, Adult Sanitary Products, Feminine Products

Also see Back Pack-Food for Kids