Bluffton Food Pantry items needed for Sept. 2024
The Bluffton Community Assistance Program has identified the following needs for September 2024. They ask that donated items be at St. John's no later than Tuesday evening, September 17, in order for workers to sort and shelve donations by Wednesday morning, September 18 for distribution on September 21. Items can also be dropped off at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.
Reminder: No glass items.
Suggestions for Bluffton Food Pantry donations
Paper supplies: toilet tissue, paper towels, 'kleenex'
Personal items: lotions, deodorants, toothpaste, toothbrushes, liquid soaps
Peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
Canned fruit (mixed fruit, fruit cocktail not needed)
Canned meats - chicken, pork, beef
Canned tuna
Breakfast cereals
Spaghetti sauce and noodles
Chunky soups (Not needed - Campbells tomato and chicken noodle)
Chef Boyardee products
Baked Beans
Canned vegetables
Noodles
Hamburger helper
Tuna helper
Cake mix
Cookie mix
Brownie mix
Beef Ramon noodles
Boxed macaroni and cheese
Boxed potatoes (cheesy, mashed, etc)
Chili beans and chili sauce
Crackers
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