TO DONATE FOOD,
CONTACT US TODAY.
See our Food Donation Guidelines below to learn what foods we accept and how they should be stored. Give food donations to Nourish Now’s Food Recovery Center to help end hunger in Montgomery County, MD.
For more information and to schedule a drop-off,
please call 301-330-0222.
TO DONATE FOOD,
CONTACT US TODAY.
See our Food Donation Guidelines below to learn what foods we accept and how they should be stored. Give food donations to Nourish Now’s Food Recovery Center to help end hunger in Montgomery County, MD.
For more information and to schedule a drop-off,
please call 301-330-0222.
Food Donation
Guidelines
Please deliver your food donations to:
Nourish Now’s
Food Recovery Center
397 E. Gude Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Monday – Friday
For more information and to schedule a drop-off,
please call 301-330-0222.
Acceptable Food Donations
PACKAGED PERISHABLE FOODS
Store perishable foods in a cooler or fridge between 37°F to 40°F.
37°F is the optimal fridge temperature. 
FROZEN FOOD
Store frozen foods in a freezer between 0°F to -18°F. 
PRODUCE
Produce should be refrigerated between 37°F to 40°F.
Non-refrigerated Produce should be stored between 68°F to 77°F.
Learn about storing common fruits and vegetables in our Produce Storage Guide.
BAKED GOODS
Due to the low moisture and high sugar content in most bread and baked products, muffins, bagels, pastries, cakes, cookies, and more can safely be stored at room temperature.
Storing baked goods in a refrigerator will increase their shelf-life by 2-3 weeks.
Baked products with higher moisture content or dairy as an ingredient must be stored in the refrigerator.
All baked goods can safely be stored in a freezer for up to 3 months.
DRY GOODS/SHELF STABLE
Store canned and shelf-stable foods at least 6 inches off the ground.
In a cool, dry place where temperatures are below 85°F.
The optimal temperature is between 50°F to 70°F.
Food Items We Cannot Accept
- Items that are refrozen after being thawed
- Food that is self-served to the public (hot bar items, food from a serving/buffet line, etc.)
- Foods not prepared in a commercial, licensed kitchen
- Food items that are open, have a broken seal, or have damaged packaging
- Foods that have been in the Temperature Danger Zone; which is between 40°F and 140°F for longer than 30 minutes.
Host A Canned Food Drive
Join our mission to end hunger by hosting a canned food drive at your business, school, religious institution, club, neighborhood, community center, and more! This is a great way to give back to your community and help provide much-needed food for our neighbors in need. Together we CAN end hunger throughout our area and beyond.
You can download our Canned Food Drive Wish List here, or view it below.
Please contact Nourish Now to set up your canned food drive today!
Food Drive Wish List
- Fruit
- Beans & Lentils
- Soup
- Oatmeal
- Pancake Mix
- Biscuit Mix
- Rice
- Vegetables
- Cereal
- Pasta
- Pasta Sauce
- Granola Bars
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Tuna/Chicken
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
*Low Sodium, Low Sugar, and Whole Grain items preferred*
*Please no glass jars*
*Damaged, punctured, or broken packaging can not be used*