If you are interested in making a food donation, scroll to the bottom of the page for suggested items to donate…food boxes are located at the Wildey Center, 2040 US Highway 50, Batavia, OH 45103.
Below is a list of local food pantries and their hours. Click on the list for a complete list.
Below are restaurants who are giving free or discounted meals in and around Clermont County:
Advice for Donating to Food Pantries
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a nice gesture.
7. Tea bags and coffee make people feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. Fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores is always accepted.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. The pantries rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake. Throw in some candles, too.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and also appreciated.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.