Every year, almost 500 volunteers provide more than 19,000 hours of service to New Hope, which is more than the equivalent of 9.0 full-time positions.
Service opportunities vary by center location, but include participation on Center Advisory Councils; clerical assistance; sorting, packing and distributing
food donations; special event participation; and assistance at youth club programs. Make a difference in your community and get involved! A volunteer application
is available below. Complete the application and mail it to the address at the top of the form.
Food Pantry Grocery List Since 1983, neighbors helping neighbors.
Items that are most needed by the New Hope’s food pantries …
NOTE: Please clearly mark refrigerated or frozen items!
Juice and juice boxes
Dry milk
Vegetable oil incl. spray
Boxed meal mixes (chicken helpers; home style bakes)
Canned ravioli or other canned pasta
Raisins
Ketchup and mustard
Mayonnaise, Miracle Whip
Powdered drink mixes
Pudding or Jell-O
Cookies or cookie mix
Canned chicken, tuna or beef stew
Instant potatoes; rice mixes
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit and fruit cups
Muffin, cake, bread mixes
Infant formula
Breakfast cereals and pancake mix, instant oatmeal
Pancake syrup
Canned milk
Applesauce
Flour; sugar; brown sugar
Ground coffee; tea bags; iced tea mix
Pasta
Macaroni and cheese ie. Kraft dinner
Jelly or jam
Canned gravy
Saltine crackers; snack crackers
Salt, pepper
Popcorn
Cleaning and Hygiene items
Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
Shampoo
Dish soap
Shaving cream
Disposable razors (men’s and women’s)
Children’s toothbrushes
Toilet paper; paper towels
Bar soap; shampoo; deodorant
Toothpaste
Laundry detergent
Feminine hygiene products
Diapers, wipes, diaper creme
Pet supplies
Dog food
Cat food – nothing fancy
Cat litter
Meats of all types (beef, pork, chicken) fresh or frozen can be used
if individually packaged.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are always welcome.
Milk and dairy products are in short supply but high demand.
Family size is OK but please, no bulk size items.
NOTE: Please clearly mark refrigerated or frozen items!
