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