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: Â 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: Â 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
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/ChickenÂ
- Canned VegetablesÂ
- 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