Firstly, thank you for wanting to find out what to donate. Food banks have seen a 500% increase in demand since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and they need all the support we can give them.
When it comes to giving to a food collection point the golden rule is non perishable ONLY.
Non perishable foods
- Cereal
- Tins - tomatoes, lentils, beans, pulses, soup, vegetables, meat, fish, fruit, rice pudding
- Pasta
- Rice
- Pasta sauce
- Tea/Coffee
- Sugar
- Biscuits
- UHT and dried milk
- Carton fruit juice
- Jam
- Gluten free foods
- Baby food and formula
Non food items
- Washing up liquid
- Loo roll
- Hand soap
- Shaving gel
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Hand wipes
- Laundry powder/liquid
- Deodorant (men's and women's)
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Shower gel
- Sanitary towels/pads/liners, menstrual cups, tampons
- Nappies
- Baby wipes