Donate food
To donate food items, bring to the pantry on Mondays from 1:-2:30 p.m. or Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Items should not be past their “best by” dates, and we don’t accept candy or soda and other sweetened drinks. Â Suggested items are listed below. For questions, please call 231-497-8677. And Thank You!!
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Boyne City is also a drop-off site for non-perishable items only. The church is open from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please use the doors under the canopy and the door opposite. The drop-off box is at the back of the church in the vestibule by the water fountain. The church is located at 1303 Boyne Avenue.
Suggested items to donate:
- Low-sugar cereal
- Canned tuna fish
- Canned tomato sauce
- Canned peaches
- Spaghetti sauce in 24 oz cans
- Shelf stable whole milk, and non-dairy “milk” (almond, coconut, etc.)
- Chicken noodle soup, tomato soup, and “chunky” soups
- Jams
- Split peas
- Refried beans
- Snacks for children: soup cups, fruit cups, etc.
- If dropping off directly at the pantry, fresh items can be accepted, with citrus fruit topping the list.