87 cents of every dollar donated to UMD directly supports programs

Food Pantry List

Non-perishable items / Non-glass containers preferable

  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Bread
  • Powdered milk
  • Canned meats (tuna, salmon, stews, Spam or Treet)
  • Canned soups
  • Dried beans, rice, and pasta
  • Canned tomatoes, tomato paste, pasta sauce and fixins’
  • Canned green and yellow/orange vegetables
  • Pork ‘n beans and other canned beans
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Canned fruit and applesauce
  • Cereals, oatmeal, grits, and other breakfast foods
  • Chips and popcorn
  • Juices (especially during summer months)
  • Teas and coffee
  • Sugar (non-sugar sweeteners, too)
  • Flour
  • Salt and pepper
  • Condiments
  • Cookies and candy (not a necessity, but occasionally desired)
  • Baby foods
  • Disposable baby diapers
  • Adult diapers
  • Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues
  • Hygiene items

News & Needs

July 1, 2010

Going Home: Moving Forward One Family at a Time

23 former shelter residents could use your support to get settled into their new residences >

June 30, 2010

Urgent Need for Family Supplies!

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June 25, 2010

Food Pantry In Need of Donations as Summer Arrives

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June 25, 2010

Clothing Closet Donations Suspended Until August 1

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June 11, 2010

Our Summer Newsletter is Hot off the Press!

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