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Give food

Want to help keep our shelves stocked?

​We gladly accept your donations of non-perishable, not expired food on Thursdays,* 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

 

If you have a large amount of food to donate, please email elishaspantry@gmail.com to schedule a drop-off time.

 

Find us at:
Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA

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We’re in the small buildings in the parking lot and will help you unload.

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*We do close for most national holidays that fall on a Thursday. Thanksgiving: November 28, 2024.

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Fresh food donations

We welcome your homegrown and fresh donations of fruits and vegetables. However, to keep them fresh for clients, we can only accept them on Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Food donation guidelines

Just like you, our clients want food they need and like.

​Most requested items:

  • Cooking oil (vegetable, olive, sesame, canola) top item

  • Stews and chili

  • Canned chicken and tuna

  • Canned beans

  • Canned corn

  • Canned mixed fruit

  • Jams, jelly, and honey (plastic bottles preferred)

  • Peanut butter

  • Pasta and sauce (jars or large cans)

  • Boxed dry meals and sides

  • 1–2 lbs. bags of rice

  • Refried beans

  • Condiments (sugar: small packets are ideal)

  • Snack bars

  • Cookies/crackers

​Give what you and your family would want to receive if you needed food. Donated food should be always protected from potential contamination, and transported in vehicles clean and free of vermin.

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Items we cannot accept:

  • Opened or used food. Boxed items with a sealed bag inside are okay.

  • Homemade items or previously prepared foods

  • Food past its best-of date, for most items

  • Rusted, badly dented, dirty, or damaged cans or containers

  • Expired baby food or formula

  • Clothing. Call 211 for agencies that accept apparel and shoes.

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Hygiene and household items donation

Please bring these items to the pantry on the third Thursday of the month.
We begin setting up at 1:30 PM and can receive donations then.

  • Soap (Dial White, Lever 2000, or other neutral scents are best)

  • Feminine hygiene products

  • Shampoo and conditioner (full size)

  • Toothpaste (full size)

  • Floss

  • Toothbrushes (1 or 2 packs preferred)

  • Laundry detergent

  • Deodorant

  • Shaving (razors, lotion)

  • Dishwashing soap

  • Lotion (hand/body)

  • Diapers (baby)

  • Diapers (adult)

  • Dog, cat food

Want to donate dollars towards fulfilling this specific list?

Click here and check the third Thursday essentials box during checkout
or
Make your check payable to: Elisha’s Pantry (write “Essentials” on the memo line)
Mail/deliver to: CCUM, 1717 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

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