DONATE FOOD
Donate Food
Hands Of Hope For The Community accepts donated food, including shelf-stable items such as canned and dry goods as well as fresh produce, and bakery items (with advance notice). We adhere to strict food safety guidelines for the food that we accept. Our volunteers is trained to pay close attention to date codes, especially with refrigerated products. Most of the dates on the food we distribute are not expiration dates – they are “best if used by” or “sell by” dates. This means the product is wholesome beyond the date on the product.
In addition to food items, we also gladly accept non-food items like diapers, baby wipes, deodorant, toothpaste, menstrual products and other essentials that help our clients live healthy and rewarding lives.
Donation Locations
We accept walk up donations on the days we are open and distributing food to our clients. If you are unable to drop it off when we're open please contact us to arrange an alternate drop off.
2136 Woodbridge Ave Edison, NJ 08817
1st & 3rd Saturdays 10:00am - 1:30pm
Bottled Water/Drinks/Coffee/Tea
Canned Beans
Canned Fruit/Fruit Cups
Canned Meals (chili, stew, etc.)
Canned Meat/Fish
Canned Soup
Canned Vegetables
Cereal/Oatmeal
Condiments/Spices/Oil
Dish & Laundry Soap
Macaroni & Cheese
Paper Items
Pasta and Pasta Sauce
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Side Dishes (potato, rice, pasta)
Snacks (crackers, granola bars)
Toiletries/Personal Hygene
Dry and Wet Dog and Cat Food
Accepted Donations
Host A Food Drive
Food drives are a great way for businesses, church groups, service clubs, or even individuals to help us and our nonprofit agency partners. If you are interested in hosting a food drive, click the button below to fill out a brief form so someone can connect with you.
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Books
Clothes
Eyeglasses
Homemade Items
Medications
Partially Used/Open Items
Perishable Items
(W/O Prior Approval)
Prescription Pet Food
Donations NOT Accepted