NOTE: Just because something is not “preferred” does not mean it is not needed
Preferred
- Items with long shelf lives (tuna)
- Individual items (mac and cheese, soups, instant mashed potatoes) along with family sized goods
- Things that can be used for many dishes (tomato sauce, pasta)
Not the Best
- Items that cannot be used by itself (flour, sugar, corn syrup)
Definitely not
- Expired items
- Perishable items
*Food drives during the school year that have specific suggested foods will be announced during the school day.