Since 1981, our Soup Kitchen has been serving individuals and families experiencing poverty, hunger, and homelessness a nutritionally balanced, hot noon-time meal seven days a week. Our Food Pantry, which also operates in the same location, distributes weekly groceries to the area poor at no charge.

Fresh Fruits
Fresh vegetables
Frozen vegetables
Canned tomatoes and tomato sauce
Fruit juice
(preferably 100% fruit juice)
Juice boxes
(preferably 100/% fruit juice)
Fruit cups
(preferably in non-perishable containers) 

Wild rice
Tortillas
(preferably whole wheat)
Oats
(preferably steel cut or rolled oats)
Stuffing –Boxed
(preferably whole wheat)
Cereal
(preferably whole grain or multi-grain, or bran)
Granola bars
(preferably with whole grain as first ingredient, nuts or dried fruit)

Eggs
Canned salmon, tuna, chicken and sausage
Fresh Meat
(Example: chicken, turkey, ground beef, ground turkey, etc.)

Evaporated milk
(preferably skim or nonfat)
Dry/powered milk
(preferably skim or nonfat)
Cheese
(preferably low fat or nonfat cheeses)
Milk
(preferably shelf-stable low fat or nonfat milk)

Non-stick cooking spray
Vegetable oil
(preferably canola, olive, peanut, or sesame) 

Tea
Coffee
Sugar
Jelly
Bottled water
Sweeteners
(Stevia, Equal)
Canned gravy
(preferably low sodium)
Canned soups
(preferably low sodium)
Mashed potatoes-boxed

Bleach
Windex
Sponges
Kitchen towels
Liquid dish soap
Brillo pads and pot scrubbers
Ajax or similar cleaner--large size
Large trashcan liners/garbage bags
Disposable cleaning gloves (all sizes)
Disinfecting wipes, soap, and hand sanitizer 

Plastic grocery bags
Large zip lock bags
Toilet paper and Kleenex
Coffee and Drinking Cups
Paper napkins and towels
Styrofoam plates and bowls
Foil pans, 4" depth, full size.
Food storage containers (large)
Take our food containers (all sizes)
Large aluminum foil and plastic wrap
Food-safe disposable serving gloves (all sizes)
Plastic forks, knifes, spoons, straws, and stirrers

Restaurant Quality

Large cutting boards
Measuring cups and spoons
Chef, paring, and bread knifes
Large mixing bowls and colanders
Peelers, mashers, whisks, graters, and sheers
Large pots, pans, bakeware, and serving utensils