17 Things That Food Pantries in Michigan Would Love to Get

As we enter the holidays, we're entering what is known as the most generous time of the year. People donate their time, money, and goods to those who might need it.

Food pantries, food banks, and soup kitchens across Michigan are always appreciate of every donation they receive. And around Thanksgiving, they receive a lot.

Items That Get Donated to Food Banks

Dry goods and other long term shelf-stable pantry items are some of the most commonly donated items. These items don't require refrigeration, so it's easy to see why they're donated so often.

While soups, crackers, tuna, and other pantry staples are great items to give, the food bank receives a lot of them. There are some other items that get overlooked.

What Do Food Banks in Michigan Really Need for Donation?

If you'd like to donate to a Michigan food bank or pantry this season, take a look at the list below and you'll find 17 things that they'd love to receive that they almost never get. You might be surprised that it's not all food...

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If you'd like to learn more about how to help right here in Mid-Michigan, you can learn how to donate to the Greater Lansing Food Bank HERE.

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Before you drop off any donations that require refrigeration, always make sure to call over to see if they have the capacity to store them.

1. Menstruation Products

2. Boxed Milk

3. Milk

4. Can Opener

5. Dish Washer Detergent

6. Fresh Meat

7. Fresh Produce

8. Eggs

9. Flour

10. Coffee

11. Butter

12. Sugar

13. Cake Mix

14. Frosting

15. Oil

16. Sandwich bread

17. Tea