"Grand Slam" food drive
Donate food to neighbors struggling with food insecurity.
Food donations are an integral part of Food Bank for the Heartland’s mission. We rely on donated food in order to provide nourishing meals for thousands of people each month. Learn how you can contribute during Strike Out Hunger and which food items are most needed below.
Boxes for collection are provided by the Food Bank. Please contact [email protected] to schedule a time to pick up your boxes.
To get the most out of this campaign, including valuable tips and tricks, download the 2024 Strike Out Hunger toolkit here
View the Strike Out Hunger main page.
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Food Drop Off
Food donation form
Save time during your donation drop-off by downloading our Strike Out Hunger food donation form. Please make sure to bring this with you when dropping off food items.
Reminder: The last day to collect food donations is Sunday, June 30. The deadline to drop-off your food items is Friday, July 5 before 2:00 PM.
Most-Needed Food Items (no glass jars, please)
- Peanut Butter
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Canned Tuna & Chicken
- Cereal
- Pancake Mix
- Canned Fruit and Vegetables
- Pork & Beans
- Pasta & Sauce
- Boxed Meals
- Rice
Questions about donating food to Food Bank for the Heartland?