Donation Guidelines

  • what to donate

    Sealed packaged foods (Cereals, rice, pasta, beans, crackers, popcorn, granola, protein bars, nuts, etc.)*

    Fresh dairy (Unopened milk, yogurt, eggs, butter, cheeses, etc.*

    Fresh fruit

    Fresh vegetables

    Bread and pastries*

    Canned goods*

    Non-alcoholic drinks (Bottled water, unopened fruit juice, milk and dairy-free alternatives)*

    Condiments, spices, oils, and baking ingredients*

    ‍‍Small cooking utensils like can openers, spatulas, etc

    PPE (masks, gloves, hand sanitizer)

    Pet supplies

    Baby supplies (diapers, formula, wipes, etc.)

    Hygiene products

    *Foods should have ingredients and an expiration date listed and be safe to eat.

    ALL food and non-food items should be in good condition.

  • what not to donate

    Raw meat

    Raw fish

    Alcohol

    Raw milk cheeses

    Expired items

    Leftovers

    Home prepared foods

    Any food in a broken or unsealed container

    Foods that do not have ingredients or an expiration date listed

    Broken or unusable items

    Unwashed or unclean items

    Anything you wouldn’t eat or use yourself

  • Etiquette & Rules

    Wear a mask and clean hands before accessing the fridge or handling any food

    Avoid unnecessary contact with food items to prevent contamination

    If you notice any food smells, has mold, gone bad, or if any packaging has been compromised, please throw it away!

    Check use-by dates on food products. Discard any out-of-date food.

    Please put new donations toward the back of the shelves so that food gets eaten in the order it is donated

  • how to volunteer

    The Fridge & Pantry is maintained via volunteer labor! We could use your help cleaning, sorting, and organizing. Email us at volunteer@tschburg.org to get started!

  • how else you can help

    Send us some funds! We can take monetary donations via Cashapp, Paypal, cash, check, or credit card. See tschburg.org/donate or reach out via email info@tschburg.org!