How to Donate

Donating food can make a meaningful difference in your community, but safe food handling matters. Michigan State University Extension provides practical guidance to help individuals, businesses and organizations donate the right foods safely and responsibly.

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Safely donating baby food, formula and breast milk

Published on November 6, 2023
Follow these guidelines for safely donating baby food, formula and breast milk to ensure the safety and nourishment of infants.
Hunters can help feed the hungry in Michigan

Published on November 12, 2021
The Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger program helps food pantries provide meat to the food insecure.
Planning next year's garden? Consider donating produce to your local food pantry

Published on December 28, 2020
Many food banks and pantries welcome donations of safe, high-quality fresh produce.
Holiday giving to food pantries

Published on November 30, 2020
The holiday season is a great time to give to your local food pantry.
Home vegetable gardeners are asked to "grow a row" for their local food pantry

Published on May 17, 2019
Feeding America believes that food insecurity impacts one in eight people in west and northern Michigan.
What should I donate to my food pantry?

Published on December 8, 2017
Food pantries need our food-safe donations all year round not just during the holidays.