Food Donations
Donations are needed!
Donations of all sorts, including food, monetary donations, and volunteer time are gladly accepted.
Red Bucket Food Drive
Want to host a Red Bucket Food Drive at your place of business, work, worship, or between family and friends? Contact Angie, the Pantry Manager, or call the Pantry to get a Red Bucket at your location. Community members who participate in local food drives help provide variety and dignity to Pantry guests. Always consider what you or your family would enjoy when filling up a Red Bucket!
Food Pantry Drop Off
Donation drop-off times:
- Monday 8a-4p
- Tuesday 9a-11a
- Wednesday 8a-7p
- Thursday 8a-2p
- Friday 9a-11a
If you are unable to come during one of these times, please contact us and we will schedule a time to meet you.
Most Needed Items
- Protein
- Shelf stable items,
- fresh fruit, and vegetables are in high demand.
GCFP can accept whole, uncut produce as well as any food that is unopened and in the original packaging with a clear use by, sell by, freeze by, or stamped date. Preferably with ingredients and allergen declaration label.
Food Donation Guidelines
BE SAFE- Food Safety Guidelines for Donors
See GCFP’s Food Safety Guidelines for donated food. Learn how the Good Samaritan Act protects food donors and recipient organizations from liability.
“In a world where one-third of all edible food never makes it to the mouths of the hungry, we all have an individual moral responsibility to do our part.”
— Madeleine Albright