Ways to Give

In-Kind & Grocery Donations

Ways to donate food, hygiene items, and more directly to our clients.

Shelf-stable canned and dry goods ready for donation to Food Outreach

What we accept

Because our clients are immunocompromised and highly vulnerable to food-borne illnesses, all donations must be uncooked, unexpired, and free of dents or damage. Off-brand and generic items are always welcome.

Grocery Items
  • Canned vegetables — peas & corn, cream corn, green beans, mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes
  • Low-sugar or 100% juice canned fruits — pineapple, peaches, applesauce
  • Dry beans — great northern, pinto, lentils, blackeye
  • Grains — instant brown rice, long grain white rice, egg noodles, elbow pasta, old-fashioned oats
  • Low-sodium soups — about 140mg sodium or less per serving
  • Cereals — cheerios/toasted oats, corn flakes
  • Healthy fats — olive oil, 100% canola oil
Non-Food Items
  • Hygiene products — soap, shampoo, facial wipes
  • Adult incontinence supplies
  • Nutritional supports — Ensure, Boost
  • Can openers
  • Microwaves, in good clean condition

All non-food items must be in-date to be accepted.

We're unable to accept: medication of any kind, tube feeding formula or supplies, nutritional supplements and vitamins, general medical supplies, or baby items — for baby items, please contact Nurses for Newborns at 314.544.3433 instead.

Spice Drive

Spices help make medically tailored meals more flavorful and enjoyable for clients undergoing cancer treatment.

Mrs. Dash (low-sodium)
Oregano
Cumin
Coriander
Basil
Crushed red pepper
Cloves
Bay leaves
Ginger
Peppercorn
Turmeric
Curry
Cinnamon
Ground pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Italian seasoning

Interested in holding a spice drive? Contact Joel Carter, Director of Operations, at joel@foodoutreach.org or (314) 710-5538.

Assorted spices donated for the Spice Drive
Pallets of bulk food donations in a distribution warehouse

Bulk & Corporate Donations

We occasionally receive inquiries from trucking and distribution companies interested in donating pallets of product. Because our warehouse capacity is limited, we prioritize items we can quickly incorporate into our Medically Tailored Meals and Groceries Program — reach out to check whether we're able to accept a specific donation.

Drop Off or Ask a Question

We accept donated items during our agency's regular business hours. Have something to donate that isn't listed here? Reach out — we're happy to let you know if it's something we can use.