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Food Donations • Grocery Rescue • Reduce Food Waste

Grocery & Non-Perishable Food Donation Form

Help us reduce food waste and support families by donating safe, unopened, and unexpired groceries whenever possible. We accept food donations from individuals, stores, and companies.

Unopened & properly labeled

Non-perishables preferred

Pantry + grocery rescue

Drop-off or pickup (if available)

How we use food donations

  • Food is sorted and checked for safety.
  • Items are distributed to low-income families and community partners.
  • We prioritize nutritionally valuable items for children and households.

Tip: High-impact items include protein, whole grains, and shelf-stable milk.

    Donor Type



    Contact Information





    Donation Logistics





    Accepted Grocery & Non-Perishable Food (Select all that apply)

    Canned & Shelf-Stable

    No swollen, leaking, rusted, or unlabeled cans.

    Grains & Pantry Staples

    Protein & Nutritious Foods

    Baby & Family Essentials

    Shelf-Stable Drinks

    Fresh Grocery Rescue (If Available)

    Fresh/refrigerated items may require same-day delivery or specific handling.

    Food Safety & Condition




    Optional Photos / Inventory



    Photos help confirm acceptance for bulk donations and grocery rescue pickups. Max 10MB per file.

    Items We Do Not Accept

    • Open, partially used, or repackaged food

    • Expired food (unless pre-approved for specific rescue programs)

    • Homemade food (no label/ingredients, safety reasons)

    • Unlabeled items or items without ingredient information

    • Swollen, leaking, or heavily dented cans

    • Alcohol

    • Items requiring refrigeration if not delivered with safe temperature control

    If you're donating fresh or refrigerated items, choose "Pickup request" or add notes so we can confirm safe handling.

    Food Safety Reminder


    Please donate items that are sealed, properly labeled, and safe for families. If you're unsure about an item, include details in the notes and we'll confirm.

    Donation Acknowledgment (Optional)



    Important:

    CTC may provide a written acknowledgment after donated items are received and verified. The donor—not CTC—is responsible for determining fair market value. CTC does not appraise or assign a monetary value to donated property.



    Purpose: Donations help reduce food waste and support low-income families and community partners. We may contact you to confirm details, especially for fresh/refrigerated items or bulk store donations.

    High-Impact Items

    Most needed for families:

    • Protein: canned tuna/chicken, beans, peanut butter
    • Whole grains: rice, oats, pasta
    • Kid-friendly foods: cereal, fruit cups, soups
    • Baby essentials: formula, baby food, diapers

    Fastest to distribute: unopened non-perishables in original packaging.

    Store & Company Donors

    If you’re a business donor, you can donate cases, pallets, or recurring surplus. Add handling notes and best-by dates in the details to speed up coordination.

    Replace this block with your nonprofit’s contact email/phone when ready.

    Pickup Tips

    For fresh or refrigerated items, we may request same-day pickup windows. Include timing and storage notes in the form.