Items to Donate
Items in shown in BOLD are more needed at this time.
We cannot accept opened/used items; rusty, damaged or dented cans; expired food; homemade food; home canned food; alcohol; energy drinks; food with no label; or food that requires refrigeration or freezing (without proper arrangements). We also do not accept clothing, consider donating new/gently used clothing to the UNL Lavender Closet or UNL Career Closet
Food
- Applesauce
- Canned beans
- Canned fruit
- Canned fish (tuna, salmon, etc.)
- Canned meats (ex: chicken, SPAM, etc.)
- Canned vegetables
- Cereal
- Condiments (ex: ketchup, mustard, salad dressing, etc.)
- Crackers/Chips
- Drinks (ex: juice, tea, etc.)
- Gluten-free items
- Granola/protein bars
- Instant potatoes
- Jelly/jam
- Mac & cheese
- Microwaveable oatmeal
- Nuts
- Pancake/waffle mix and syrup
- Pantry staples (ex: flour, sugar, oil, baking powder/soda, salt & pepper)
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Peanut butter
- Rice
- Spices and seasonings
- Soup
- Sugar-free items
- Trail/snack mix
- Fresh vegetables and fruit from your garden
Hygiene
- Body Lotion
- Body Wash
- Conditioner
- Deodorant
- Face wash
- First aid items (ex: Band-Aids)
- Hair accessories (ex: hair ties, hair brush, etc.)
- Makeup remover/face wipes
- Menstrual hygiene products (tampons & pads)
- Razors
- Shampoo
- Shaving cream
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
Other
- Cleaning supplies
- Disinfectant wipes
- Dish soap
- Laundry detergent and fabric softener
- Manual can openers
- Paper towels
- School supplies (notebooks and sticky notes)
- Tissues
- Pet food