What is a Healthy Food Drive?

Everyone needs healthy food to manage weight, prevent disease and relieve stress. Eat Smart Idaho is committed to assisting food pantries seek healthier donations. 

WHOLE GRAINS

  • Whole grain cereals (oatmeal, Cheerios)
  • Whole grain bread and crackers
  • Whole grain pasta or brown rice

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

  • Shelf-Stable fruit, packed in juice, no-sugar
  • Shelf-stable vegetables, low-sodium, or no-sodium

MEATS & PROTEINS

  • Canned meat, chicken, salmon, or tuna
  • Peanut butter (no added sugars)
  • Dried or canned beans (low or no sodium

DAIRY

  • Shelf-stable milk, low or non-fat
  • Soy milk, calcium fortified, unflavored
  • Dry milk, non-fat

NO-COOK, EASY-OPEN FOODS

In addition to healthy MyPlate items, we ask for easy open, no-cook items for those who may not have access to refrigeration or cooking equipment.

  • Cracker Kits (such as Tuna & Crackers or Chicken Salad & Crackers)
  • Peanut Butter & Crackers (or small packable PB jars & whole grain crackers)
  • Jerky or dried meat, low-sodium
  • Packaged nuts, low-sodium
  • Pop-top soups & chilies
  • Easy-open fruit packs
  • Dried fruit, no added sugar
  • Nutrition bars
  • Shelf-stable milk boxes
  • 100% juice boxes or pouches

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