Athens County Food Pantry

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Give Food

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A simple way to help is to give unexpired, non-perishable food directly to the Pantry. We are always incredibly thankful for direct donations, as they will immediately be used to feed families and individuals who are in need. Contact us to arrange a date and time for a volunteer to meet you at the Food Pantry to receive your donation. Scroll down to see suggestions on holding a food drive.

Although we welcome any non-perishable food donation, the following food items are the staples of the food packages that we provide:

  • Peanut Butter (or other nut butters)
  • Jelly
  • Cereal (whole grain, low sugar preferred)
  • Granola Bars
  • Canned Fruit (preferably in juice and not syrup)
  • Canned Vegetables (low sodium preferred)
  • Condensed Soups (low sodium preferred)
  • Chicken, Beef or Vegetable Stocks or Broths
  • Pasta Noodles (whole grains preferred)
  • Canned Pasta  / Tomato Sauce
  • Canned or Boxed Meals (Chili, Beef Stew, Chicken & Dumplings, etc.)
  • Boxed Side Dishes (Macaroni and Cheese, Stuffing, Powdered Potatoes, etc.)
  • Canned Tuna (in water, preferred), Canned Chicken, Canned Pork, Canned Salmon
  • Canned Pasta (heat and serve pasta with sauce)
  • Canned Beans (Pork & Beans, Kidney Beans, Black Beans, etc.)
  • Dried Beans, Rice, Quinoa or other grains
  • Dried Fruit (Raisins, Prunes, etc.)
  • Shelf Stable Milk or Milk Substitutes

Note: Canned goods with pop-top lids are preferable as they are easy to open.  Also, please avoid foods packaged in glass when possible to avoid breakage during handling.

Host a Food Drive

Looking for a group or family project? Here are some ideas for food drives and fundraisers:

  • Neighborhood food drives
  • Dinner parties
  • Boy Scout, Girl Scout and 4-H projects
  • Church groups and Sunday School classes
  • School class competitions
  • Anniversary celebrations, in lieu of gifts
  • Birthday parties
  • Athletic teams
  • Employee competitions
  • Can castles

Latest News

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Calendar

April 1, 2023
  • First Saturday at the Pantry

    April 1, 2023  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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April 15, 2023
  • On the Road

    April 15, 2023  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    New Marshfield

    More information

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Become a Friend of the Food Pantry!

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We'll send you quarterly updates on what we are doing to fight hunger and food insecurity, what it's like "behind the scenes," and how we are expanding our services.

As a special bonus for signing up, we'll send you a link to our "Recipes of Iconic Athens Restaurants and Chefs" PDF booklet.

We're always looking for dedicated volunteers. If you might be interested, please contact us.

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Addresses

Mailing:
Athens County Food Pantry
c/o Treasurer
9 N. College St.
Athens, OH 45701

Physical:
Athens County Food Pantry
13183A State Route 13
Millfield, Ohio 45761
(Limited hours. No drop off. Call ahead.)

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