Donating Food

In general, food pantries/banks request nonperishable foods.  Below, we have listed several nutritious options and items that are constant necessities:

To find your nearest Food Bank, enter your zip code or your state on this page and get information immediately:

Second Harvest Food Bank Locator--all states

Find additional locations for these states here:

Georgia Donation Locations  

Southern California Donation Locations  

The items charities NEED most are:

• Canned protein sources. (stews, chili, tuna, meats, beans)
• Pasta sauces, canned tomatoes.
• Peanut butter, macaroni & cheese, pastas, rice.
• Toilet paper, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste/brushes.
• Cereals including boxed and hot items like oatmeal.
• Diapers in sizes larger than newborn.

Cut out coupons for these non-perishables and buy these items when they are on sale. You will be able to feed the hungry in your community with some of your own savings!

Cut Out Hunger was started after a visit to a local food pantry. We encourage people to find their local food pantry, visit it to learn more about the specific needs in your community, and get involved as a regular food donor and/or volunteer

Learn more about our featured charity
North Fulton Community Charities in the Atlanta area.
If you'd like to donate cash to a worthy, frugal charity, they are an excellent choice.  NFCC spends 100% of their donations to help clients pay rent, buy medicine, or pay utility bills in emergency situations.