Donate Food & Other Essentials
Every week we distribute food to over 1,500 families. Your donation will ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. Thank you for your generosity!
HOW TO DONATE
1110 Jericho Rd .
Aurora, IL 60506
MON – FRI
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Donations can be dropped off at Door 2, on the East side of building. Staff or volunteers are onsite to assist with donations M – F: 8AM – 3PM.
Non-perishable items can be accepted 24/7 by using the drop box outside door 2.
Questions about food donations: contact Shelley Booth, Program Manager, at sbooth@aurorafoodpantry.org or 331-431-2634.
Donate Clothes
MON – FRI
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Clothing Closet Donations:
We accept clothing and shoes.
We do NOT accept household items, toys, baby gear/equipment
What To Donate
Food donations should be unopened and within printed “use by” or “sell by” dates. We offer a wide variety of foods at the pantry but there are certain items which we always need. Check out the list below for ideas.
Grains
- Breakfast cereal
- Oatmeal
- Rice
- Pasta
Snacks for Kids
- Granola bars
- Crackers
- Juice boxes
- Applesauce
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
Ready-To-Make
- Soups
- Pasta sauces
- Pancake and baking mixes
- Macaroni and cheese
Proteins
- Canned tuna or chicken
- Dried or canned beans
Fruits and Vegetables
- Canned
- Dried
- Fresh produce (we also accept home-grown fruits and vegetables!)
Baby Products
- Diapers (all sizes)
- Formula
- Baby food
- Over-the-counter medicines
Incontinence Items
- Incontinence briefs for children
- Incontinence briefs for adults
- Absorbent bed pads/underpads
Feminine Supplies
- Tampons
- Pads
- Menstrual cups
HOST A FUNDRAISER
Are you interested in hosting a food drive to benefit the Aurora Food Pantry? We make it easy.
