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Want to help?

It would be impossible to do this alone. Keeping our pantries fully stocked at our current demand rate runs an average of $830 per week -- more than $43,000 a year.

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We are operated entirely by volunteers and funded entirely by donations. We are always looking for committed, passionate community members who are interested in helping to feed our neighbors.

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We are endlessly grateful for our donors. Every dollar and every can of food makes a difference! 

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There are multiple ways to help:

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Donate Food

Just as anyone is welcome to take food from the pantry, anyone is welcome to donate food to the pantry. Donations can be dropped off directly at the pantries. If the pantry happens to be full at the time, please place donations neatly at the foot of the pantry. To coordinate a drop-off of larger donations (such as multiple boxes or cases), please reach out to us. ​

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Our greatest needs:

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  • Peanut butter

  • Jelly

  • Granola/protein bars

  • Canned meat and fish (chicken, tuna, salmon, beef, etc.)

  • Beef jerky

  • Instant oatmeal

  • Cereal

  • Canned fruit

  • Canned vegetables

  • Beans

  • Rice

  • Instant sides (mashed potatoes, stuffing, noodles, etc.)

  • Pasta

  • Pasta sauce

  • Hearty soups

  • Instant pasta meals (canned ravioli, mac and cheese, etc.)

  • Snacks items (easy grab-and-go snacks for kids)

  • Baby food

  • Baby formula

  • Hygiene items (deodorant, soap, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, tampons and pads, hand sanitizer)

  • Cleaning supplies (laundry detergent, dish soap, bleach wipes)

  • Small toys 

  • School supplies

  • Pet food

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PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT ACCEPT:

  • expired items

  • damaged items

  • alcohol or tobacco products

  • opened and partially used items

  • medicines of any kind, including vitamins, supplements and over the counter medication

  • things that could be dangerous, including lighters and razors

  • perishable goods

  • homemade items

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Donate Funds

Donations can be made to CentralGeneralStore through Venmo. 

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Volunteer Pantry Manager 

Ready to help feed hungry Hoosiers? Manage a little free pantry for a day! Groups and individuals can now select a day to "manage" a pantry location. Click here to learn more and sign up!

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