Donate Food & Other Essentials
Every week we distribute food to over 1,200 families. Your donation will ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. Thank you for your generosity!
Questions & Scheduling: Contact Eddie Galvan at egalvan@aurorafoodpantry.org or 630-692-3064
How to donate
Donations can be dropped off at the Aurora Food Pantry (1110 Jericho Road, Aurora, IL) between 8:00am and 3:00pm, Wednesday and Friday. Please come to door 2 of the pantry and ring the doorbell for a staff member to help you. We’ll help you unload, so feel free to leave the items in your car!
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What to donate
Food donations should be unopened and within printed “use by” or “sell by” dates. We offer a wide variety of foods at the pantry but there are certain items which we always need. Check out the list below for ideas.
Grains
- Breakfast cereal
- Oatmeal
- Rice
- Pasta
Fruits and Vegetables
- Canned or dried
- Pasta sauces
- Jelly
Proteins
- Canned tuna or chicken
- Dried or canned beans
Ready-To-Make
- Soups
- Pancake and baking mixes
- Macaroni and cheese
Snacks for Kids
- Granola bars
- Crackers
- Juice boxes
- Applesauce
Baby Products
- Diapers (all sizes)
- Formula
- Baby food
P.S. We also accept home-grown fruits and veggies!