Giving back this holiday season

We asked some of our members why they think the Food Drive is important. Here is what they had to say:

“It is important to give back to people who might be homeless.” – Michelle

“Some people aren’t as fortunate as others and they deserve food just as much as we do.” – Bobby

“I think it is important because maybe people don’t have enough money to buy food.” – Meghan

“We are helping people!” – Ryan

“Other people may not have food. We have to give it to them.” – Heidi

“The food drive is important so that people don’t go hungry.” – Krystyna

It is important that we collect food so that people have enough to eat this holiday season, but we are collecting much more!

FOOD NEEDS:

• Coffee (high demand)

• Tuna (high demand)

• Oil and sugar (high demand)

• Canned fruit (high demand)

• Canned tomatoes (high demand)

• Canned chili (high demand)

• Canned chicken (high demand)

• Cream of _____ soup (high demand)

• Granola bars and healthy snacks (high demand

• Canned vegetables

• Jelly

• Baked Beans

• Meal helpers and rice side dishes

• Individual oatmeal packets

• Fruit cups

• Applesauce cups/pouches

NON-FOOD NEEDS:

• 55-gallon trash bags (high demand)

• Diapers — especially sizes 4, 5, and 6 (high demand)

• Toothpaste (high demand)

• Dish soap (high demand)

• Toilet paper (high demand)

• Gallon-sized Ziploc bags (high demand)

• Facial tissues

• Razors and shaving cream

• Baby wipes

• Paper towels

• Clorox wipes

• Incontinence products

• Bar Soap

We are collecting these items through December 15! If you would like to help out, please bring your items to the Koch Campus front desk at 5500 Opportunity Court, Minnetonka, MN 55343. Thank you!