Help Us Stock Our Shelves

We are currently running low on non-perishable items in the pantry at our emergency shelter, and we could use your help replenishing our supply. Please do not donate expired or close-to-expired items to ensure that we can keep our pantry stocked as long as possible. Below, you will find a list of our most needed items.

If you have any questions, please contact Jen Timmer at 616-459-1929 ext. 3802

Drop off donations at our main building located at 25 Sheldon Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Business hours only.

*Bolded items are especially needed.

box that says "donations" with various food products

  1. Sugar cereal (i.e., Froot Loops, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs)

  2. Non-dairy creamer (i.e., pump creamer that does not have to be refrigerated)

  3. Coffee

  4. Jelly

  5. Sugar

  6. Peanut butter

  7. Canned fruit

  8. Lasagna noodles

  9. Pasta sauce

  10. Canned soups (ready-to-eat)

  11. Taco shells (hard and soft)

  12. Seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, lemon powder, taco seasoning, etc.)

  13. Snacks: granola bars, chips, fruit snacks, etc.

  14. Juice boxes (no full-size juices, please)

  15. Rice

  16. Prepared rice boxes (i.e., Rice a Roni) *If you purchase this item, please buy 5 of each flavor so that it can feed a group of people.*

  17. Hamburger Helper *If you purchase this item, please buy 5 of each flavor so that it can feed a group of people.*

  18. Instant mashed potatoes

  19. Baby formula

  20. Baby food

  21. Salsa

  22. Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip

  23. Salad dressing *Currently, we are well-stocked on ranch dressing. We need other types such as Italian, French, Thousand Island, Caesar, etc.

  24. Frozen chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; chicken legs; leg quarters) *if you purchase this item, please get in touch with Jen Timmer at jtimmer@ywcawcmi.org to arrange a time for drop-off.