Food Pantry Top 10 List
Top ten most needed items (Always Paper, Cloth or clean plastic Bags!)
- Whole Grains, Oats, Barley, Quinoa
- Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Paste
- Boxed Baking Mixes
- Flour and Corn Tortillas
- Canned Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines
- Shelf Stable Milk and non Dairy Beverages
- Water (Gallon or less)
- Sugar, Salt, Pepper
- Hair Care Products for People of Color (shampoo, conditioners, etc.)
- Laundry Detergent - fragrance free/allergens
On this list are items that we cannot readily access through other partner agencies and are high request items by our clients.
Top Clothing Center ITEMS
- New underwear, all ages, including XXLG
- New socks, all ages
- Bras, all sizes, including preteens and XXLG
- Kids pajamas
- New bath towels, washcloths
Always Welcome Items
Russian Cuisine: Oats, Barley, Bay Leaves, Mustard Seeds, Dill, Pickled Eggs or Cabbage
Asian Cuisine: Rice Vinegar, Soy Sauce, Asian Noodles, Nori/Seaweed, Water Chestnuts, Sesame Products, etc.
Soul Food Cuisine: Canned Collard Greens, Black Eye Peas, Sardines, Cornmeal, Grits
Indian Cuisine: Coconut, Cardamom, Ginger, Mustard Seeds, Curry Paste, Tahini, Ghee
Greek Cuisine: Tahini, Lemon Juice, Mint, Bulgar/Quinoa, Walnuts, Figs and Dates
Hispanic/Latino Cuisine: Dried Chili Peppers; Masa Flour; Corn/Flour Tortillas; Cactus; Cumin; Cilantro
Food or Financial Donations- What does a Food Pantry need most?
What kinds of donations to MOM most help meet the need? Should you donate food or make a financial donation? What is the difference between a Food Pantry and a Food Bank?
Food Pantry
MOM's Food Pantry is one of the largest in Dane County. Open six days per week, clients can use the pantry as off as they need, effectively ending hunger for anyone living in our Service Area.
Contact Us, Locations & Hours
MOM is open Monday-Friday. The Food Pantry, located in the Distribution Center, is open Monday-Saturday.
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