Commerce Township Community Library is hosting a food drive for the benefit of both Hospitality House and Open Door Outreach Center. Both organizations serve residents of Commerce Township. Food donations will be collected through April 11th.
Patrons who donate food can stop by the Circulation Desk and fill out a raffle slip. One lucky winner will receive a prize pack from the Library!
If you'd rather give a monetary donation to either organization, that can be done here: Hospitality House and Open Door Outreach.
Examples of needed food are as follows. A full list can be found here.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Low-sodium or water packed canned vegetables
- Canned fruits in 100% juice or lite syrup
- 100% fruit and vegetable juices
- Dried fruits and vegetables
Protein
- Low-sodium or water packed canned meats and seafood
- Dried beans, peas and lentils
- Low-sodium canned beans and peas
Dairy and Dairy Substitutes
- Shelf stable milk or non-dairy alternatives
100% Whole Grains
- Whole-wheat pasta, barley, brown rice, and wild rice
- Whole-grain cereal and rolled oats with at least 3g of fiber
Healthy Fats
- Low-sodium nuts and nut butters
Other things to keep in Mind:
- Consider donating food with pop-top lids for someone who may have difficulty opening cans with a can opener. You can support children with their healthy food habits by donating food in kid-friendly sizes with easy to-open packaging and no-cook food items.
- We encourage you to give the best food possible, but also realize you have a budget. If you can afford to donate organic items, great. If not, that’s OK, too. Every donation makes a difference. What's most important is that we all come together to help our neighbors.
Help us feed our neighbors!