Please note: Packaged foods must be unopened. We cannot accept food that has been placed out to serve. Prepared foods must have been cooled immediately to below 32 degrees or held at 135 degrees before being cooled to below 32 degrees. We also cannot accept prepackaged food that has passed its stamped expiration date.

Items always needed:

  • Oils: Olive, sesame, canola
  • Fresh produce
  • Vinegars: Rice, red Wine, cider, any type of specialty vinegar
  • Fresh garlic
  • Fresh ginger
  • Fresh herbs
  • Curry pastes (vegan, not spicy)
  • Spices
  • Cheese, cream & half and half
  • Dijon and coarse-grained mustards
  • Canned tuna
  • Canned tomatoes and tomato sauce
  • Couscous, quinoa, and barley
  • Nuts, sesame seeds, and raisins
  • Coconut milk
  • Metal forks and disposable forks
  • Baseball caps
  • Dawn dish soap
  • Cotton, terry washcloths
  • Ceramic mugs

Please do not bring dried beans. Donate them to the Friendship Donation Network and the Blue Cabinets. We are, however, grateful that you thought of us.

Loaves employees are available to receive items Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am-11:00am or 1:00pm-2:00pm and Tuesday or Thursday from 2:30pm-4:30pm. If those times do not work for you, please call  607-272-5457 to make an appointment. Please do not leave food outside.