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