Food Donation Information

Food donations are always welcome and gratefully appreciated. Donations are especially welcome as we work to replenish our shelves after the difficult winter months or during the summer when many children are home from school and without access to the free lunch program. 
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Plastic or aluminum containers are preferred over glass. Items must be non-perishable with no dents or cracks in cans or bottles and no torn or open boxes or containers. Please limit your donations to regular sizes, not super sizes, and check that all expiration dates are current.

Drop-Off
​Locations
  • Wayne Y at 1 Pike Drive in the main lobby during building hours. ​
  • Wayne Public Library during library hours.
  • Wayne Municipal Building at 475 Valley Road in the council chambers lobby and in the health department during building hours.
  • Directly at the food pantry which is located at the side entrance of the Wayne Y at 1 Pike Drive. Monday & Wednesday 1-4 pm; Tuesday & Thursday 9-11 am, Food donations are being accepted by appointment only so please call (973) 595-1900 to make arrangements.

Current Pantry
​Needs
We are accepting food donations by appointment only at this time.
​Please call (973) 595-1900 to make arrangements.

We are mainly providing families in need with ShopRite gift cards to help them get through this difficult time. If you would like to donate ShopRite gift cards (in small denominations) or send monetary donations to help with this effort, please mail them to WIN, PO Box 3341, Wayne, NJ 07470. Gift cards from other stores, or anything unused after this crisis has passed, will be used to restock our shelves as needed. 

For organizations or individuals interested in holding a food drive or making a food donation, please contact us at (973) 595-1900 or email info@winfoodpantry.org to make all of the necessary arrangements. Thank you.

All non-perishable food donations are welcome, but at this time, the pantry is especially in need of the following items: (in order of need)  ​
  • shelf stable or dried milk (i.e.: parmalat)
  • canned protein like Dinty Moore stews, chili etc
  • canned meat & fish (i.e.: chicken, salmon, spam, beef, tuna)
  • canned fruit
  • condiments such as ketchup, mayonnaise, vegetable oil, mustard (regular sizes)​
  • coffee 1lb cans - regular & decaf
  • pasta sauce (canned or bottled)
  • canned green beans
  • peanut butter and jelly
  • hamburger helper
  • Knorr's rice/pasta side dishes packets
  • ​mac & cheese boxes
  • water & other drinks
  • personal care (toothpaste, shampoo, toothbrushes, ​conditioner, soap, deodorant)
  • Chef-boyardee products
  • hot and cold breakfast cereal (i.e.: oatmeal, cheerios, etc)
  • ​canned veggies - mixed veggies, peas, potatoes, beets, carrots, spinach, green beans
  • ​hearty soups
  • tea
  • instant potatoes
  • ​fruit juices and juice boxes
  • rice and rice mixes
  • cleaning supplies (laundry detergent, household cleaners, etc)
  • ​paper goods (paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, etc.)
  • pancake mix & syrup

​* Shopping list updated January 15, 2021