Always keep in mind that we are unable to accept and distribute expired items.
Please check the expiration date on items you intend to donate!

Food Donation Details

Do you want to organize a collection for our pantry or make an individual donation? That would be great! Here are some helpful facts to know.
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  • Because the pantry at Multi-Service is open 5 days a week, food comes in and goes out at a remarkable rate, so our needs change regularly. If you're looking to make a donation, our Top 10 Pantry Needs List is a great place to start. We welcome all donations, but the items on the list are what we need most right now!
  • We have a walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler, so we can accept products that need to be kept frozen or refrigerated.
  • We cannot accept medicines or home-canned items.
  • Donations delivered in stackable boxes are ideal, although they should be packed so that they can be lifted by 1 person alone, who may be over the age of 60.
  • Many people organize food drives that take place in November and December to coincide with the holidays. If you are interested in helping us keep our shelves stocked all year round, we have some themed collection ideas for you!

If you are going to organize a food drive, it would be useful to discuss the logistics with the Food Program Coordinator so he can best accommodate your scheduling needs and be ready for your donation. The pantry is open to deliveries Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. By request, deliveries may be made up until 4:30 if necessary. 

Please contact the Food Panty Coordinator at 610-367-6957 with questions or to coordinate.

Food Drives Help Our Pantry!

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If you're interested in having a food drive to collect items for our Community Food Pantry, your collection can impact our Food Pantry by helping us keep our shelves stocked all year round.

Here are just a few collection ideas for you as you get started!

Contact us if you have questions. Let us know if there's any way we can assist you with your food drive!

Food Pantry Needs

Download a printable version.
Revised as of 7/3/17

The following items are staple items – items our Community Food Pantry distributes regularly and goes through quickly.

These items supplement other items provided to clients as food assistance such as meat, dairy, produce, bread, etc. ... AS WELL AS ... non food items such as toilet paper, diapers, soap, deodorant, shampoo, etc.

Please note, these items are subject to change.
 
Please keep in mind that we are unable to accept and distribute expired items.

Food Assistance Staples
  • Cereal
  • Oatmeal
  • Canned vegetables
  • Canned tuna
  • Canned pork and beans
  • Soup
  • Apple sauce
  • Boxed baking mixes
  • Boxed breakfast mixes
  • Pancake syrup
  • Boxed side dishes
  • Pasta and rice
  • Boxed crackers
  • Jell-O and pudding mixes
  • Peanut butter
  • Jelly
  • Ketchup - condiments
  • Granola bars
  • Microwave popcorn
  • Juice
Personal / Household Items *
  • Deodorant
  • Razors
  • Q-tips
  • Hand soap
  • Body soap
  • Dish soap
  • Detergent
  • Paper plates
  • Napkins
  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towels
  • Kleenex
*Denotes items that cannot be purchased with food stamps.
 
Sodium free, sugar free, and low fat items are also appreciated for our clients with dietary restrictions. 

We are unable to accept medicines of any kind or home canned items.