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Guidelines

Our acceptance of product is governed by two criteria:

  • Public health requirements, and
  • Our commitment to providing a healthy balance of nutrient-rich foods encompassing all the food groups.

We can accept:

  • Fresh produce
  • Shelf-stable product
  • Packaged perishable and frozen foods
  • Dairy and juice that have a usable shelf life per the manufacturer
  • Excess inventory from promotions, seasonal merchandise, and national or private-label products
  • Excess food products from tradeshows
  • Fresh perishable food (through our Second Helping program)

We cannot accept:

  • Unlabeled product or product removed from its original packaging
  • Repackaged or opened product
  • Prepared food that has been exposed to public self-service
  • Product that has been thawed
  • Food containing alcohol