Food Donation Guidelines

Food Donation Drop-Off Hours AT NOURISH NOW’S FOOD RECOVERY Center

Monday thru Friday

9:30 am – 4:00 pm

If you have any questions or require assistance with your donation

please call 301-330-0222

ACCEPTABLE DONATIONS
PACKAGED PERISHABLE FOODS

Packaging: Securely sealed; items packaged separately

Storage: Chilled temperature is 40°F or less; frozen is 0°F or less

BAKED GOODS

Packaging: Packed in bags, boxes, or bins

Storage: Cool, dry

PRODUCE

Packaging:  Packed in bags, boxes, or bins

Storage: Temperature is cool, dry (varies based on product)

FROZEN FOOD

Packaging: Foods must be in their intact, original packaging

Storage: Temperature is 0°F or less

DRY GOODS/SHELF STABLE

Packaging:  Packed in bags, boxes, or bins

Storage: Temperature is cool, dry

We CANNOT ACCEPT…

  • Food that has previously been served to the public (hot bar items, food from a serving/buffet line, etc.)
  • Alcohol or foods prepared with alcohol
  • Foods not prepared in a commercial, regulated, or licensed kitchen
  • Foods that are open, have a broken seal, or show signs of tampering
  • Foods that have been held at improper temperatures

HOST A CANNED FOOD DRIVE

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You can run a food drive with your school, organization, neighborhood, church, friends, club, and/or business! It’s a great way to engage your community and provide much-needed help for the children, seniors, and families in need.

WISH LIST

  • Cereal
  • Pasta
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Rice
  • Macaroni & Cheese Boxes
  • Peanut Butter
  • Jelly
  • Canned Tuna/Chicken 
  • Canned Vegetables 
  • Canned Fruits
  • Canned Beans & Lentils
  • Canned Soup
  • Oatmeal
  • Pancake Mix
  • Biscuit Mix
  • Applesauce
  • Granola Bars/ Snack Bars

Please get in touch with us to receive more information and set up your canned food drive today!
Email: info@nourishnow.org