Give What You Can
Donations are greatly appreciated! If you’d like to drop off your donations at the
Orchard Ridge campus, stop by the Student Engagement Orchard Ridge Office, located
at J-153A, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
To schedule a drop off outside of these hours, please contact Brenda Lowery.
You may also choose to purchase items online and have them shipped directly to the
Give or Take Pantry via our Amazon Wishlist.
You can also make a monetary donation to the OCC food pantry.
Before donating:
- Check expiration dates on food items and do not donate anything past or near its expiration
date.
- Canned goods with pop-top lid are preferred over canned goods that require a can opener.
- Avoid foods packaged in glass.
Items to Donate
Food Items
- Peanut Butter or Other Nut Butters
- Jam
- Rolled Oats and Instant Oatmeal (assorted flavors)
- Canned Fruit
- Applesauce and Fruit Cup Snacks
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Soups – ready to eat
- Canned Stews
- Microwavable Soups
- Canned Tuna In Water
- Canned Chicken
- Canned Meat (Spam, Treet, and Potted Meat)
- Instant Rice (bagged or box)
- Top Ramen (cup or packages)
- Nuts
- Shelf Stable Milk and Milk Substitute
- Canned Pasta (Spaghetti O’s, Ravioli, etc.)
- Pasta
- Pasta Sauce (Canned)
- Instant Potatoes (all flavors)
- Pancake Mix
- Syrup
- Cereal
- Breakfast Bars
- Granola Bars
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Jello (box and individual servings)
- Pudding (box and individual servings)
- Olive or Canola Oil
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Personal Care Items
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Body Lotion
- Deodorant (aerosol or stick)
- Feminine Hygiene Products
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Take What You Need
OCC’s Give or Take Pantry is located at OCC’s Orchard Ridge campus, between the Student
Engagement Office (J-153A) and the student center seating area, and across from the
bookstore. The pantry is open whenever the campus is open. Hours may vary as the pantry
is subject to campus and/or college hours and closures.
Anyone in need may visit the pantry and take any available item. The pantry is self-serve
and discreet.
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