A lIST OF STAPLES THAT FOOD PANTRIES NEED

Below is a list provided by Heather Knapp, coordinator of FISH Food pantry at 39 Walnut St. in Shelby . Not all pantries needs are the same. It is best to contact your local food pantry to see what their needs are. Click HERE for a list of the food pantries in Richland County. One that is not included is the Mt. Hermon Baptist Church at 292 Charles St. on Saturdays from noon to 1. The Church serves all who come.

Here's a list of things on our regular rotation for clients:

SOUP:

Chicken noodle 

Cream of chicken 

Cream of mushroom 

Cream of celery 

Ramen noodle soup packs

CANNED MEATS:

Chicken 

Tuna

Salmon 

Spam

CANNED BEANS:

Black beans

Kidney beans 

Pinto beans 

Baked beans 

GRAINS:

Boxes cereal 

Oatmeal 

Egg noodles 

Boxed pasta 

Spaghetti noodles 

Tuna Helper 

Hamburger helper 

Rice sides

Pasta sides

Pancake mix 

CANNED FRUIT:

Oranges

Pineapple 

Peaches

Applesauce 

VEGETABLES:

Corn

Green beans 

Peas

Carrots

Mixed veggies 

Mashed potatoes (packets and boxes)

Tomatoes 

Tomato sauce 

Spaghetti sauce 

BEVERAGES:

Powdered milk

Boxed shelf stable milk

Coffee (Regular and decaffeinated)

Tea bags ( Regular and decaffeinated)

EXTRAS:

Cake mix

Icing

Granola bars

Peanut butter 

Jelly

Saltines

Pancake syrup