How to Help
Food Donations
Food donations and food drives are welcomed with much appreciation. We accept donations during open hours only. Consider adopting a shelf and stocking it for the time period you choose or use the items on our wish list as a reference of the foods that we regularly stock. All foods are welcome to the pantry as long as they are unopened and within the marked date on the packaging. We do not accept foods that are expired according to the date on the packaging.
WISH LIST
Diapers, size 3 and larger
Natural Peanut Butter
Cold Cereal: low sugar
Canned Tuna and Chicken
Jars of Pasta Sauce
Rice and Pasta
Canned Soups (low salt)
Baked Beans, Canned beans
Healthy Snacks (pretzels, granola bars)
Instant Oatmeal
Shampoo, toothpaste, dish soap
Toilet Paper 4 packs
Laundry Detergent
Thrift Donations
All accepted donations depend upon the discretion of LRFP volunteers and board members.
ACCEPTED DONATIONS
Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing – laundered and with no stains, tears, pilling, missing buttons, broken zippers, mold/mildew, smoke odor, etc. Please avoid donating out-of-date clothing. We do not accept used underwear. Please check all clothing before donating.
Shoes and boots – clean and in good condition
Jewelry/watches
Small kitchen appliances (toasters, coffee makers, blenders, mixers, etc. that are CLEAN and in working condition with no missing pieces). Newer appliances are appreciated.
Cookware, bake-ware, utensils, flatware, and tableware. Dishes must be clean and without cracks/chips. We cannot accept scratched pots/pans.
Home décor and Furniture – Please call Amy at 603-986-0357 first if you have large items such as furniture. we do not accept large kitchen/bathroom appliances.
Bedding including sheets, blankets, comforters, decorative pillows – laundered and without stains or rips
Toys, games, and sports equipment with all pieces intact
Pet care items – Unopened pet foods are welcome at the Food Pantry
We DO NOT ACCEPT the following items:
computers, printers, stereos, speakers, phones, cellphones, CRT TVs, VHS players, cassettes (music / video), large appliances, mattresses, car seats, cribs or any crib accessory, custom curtains/rods, cook books, instructional / self help books, vacuum cleaners, any item with exposed or broken wiring , items that may be deemed hazardous, items with odors such as cigarette smoke, moth balls, pet odor, and mold. We cannot take an item that needs to be wired in order to work such as chandeliers, ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, etc.
We will NOT accept containers that have been stored in garages/barns etc. due to the high rate of infestation by rodents/insects and mold/mildew. For the health and safety of our volunteers, customers, and clients, all donation containers must be thoroughly reviewed by the donor before entering our facility.
Monetary
Lakes Region Food Pantry is a charitable organization with a 501(c)(3) status, Federal Tax ID# 36-4743975
The Lakes Region Food Pantry is grateful for the loyal support of many businesses, foundations and neighbors. We receive no state or federal funding. We rely on the generosity of our friends to sustain our outreach programs. All sale items in the thrift shop have been donated and all proceeds are used to cover our overhead expenses.
We are fortunate to offer a variety of services to our food pantry clients. Aside from offering foods and supplies to clients on a weekly basis, we also provide monthly fresh food vouchers to be used at three local grocery stores, a summer lunch program for children, a new sneaker and backpack program for children, a senior winter boot program, a holiday Santa Fund, and a scholarship program. More information on these special funds can be found on the Mission and Programming tab on this website. If there is a special fund that you would like your donation to go toward, please indicate which program you would like to support.
Monetary donations may be given to the agency by mail, in person, or through PayPal. Just click the Donate button at the bottom of this page to send money through PayPal.
