Food Drive

This October, we're inviting you to help us fight food insecurity throughout the communities we serve.

From October 5th through October 30th, we’ll be collecting canned goods and other nonperishable food items at Guardian branches to benefit the Heart of Alabama Food Bank.

Donate canned goods or nonperishable food items from October 1 to 17.

It's Time for Guardian's Annual Food Drive!










How You Can Participate

Visit any of our 19 local branches to donate canned goods and non-perishable food items.

We're also accepting cash donations at each branch. $1 provides 5 meals, so any amount will create a great impact!

Most needed items include applesauce, beans, can openers, canned chicken, canned fruit, canned soup, canned tuna, canned vegetables, fruit cups, granola/fruit bars, grits, jelly, macaroni and cheese, baby food, pasta, peanut butter, and rice.*

Our annual food drive is a great opportunity to show what can happen when Team Guardian and our members come together for our communities.





Are there other essential items I can donate?

The Heart of Alabama Food Bank accepts several non-food essentials that help families meet daily basic needs:

 

  • Personal Care & Hygiene Items
  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • Soap and body wash
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Toilet paper and tissues
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine hygiene products (tampons and pads)
  • Diapers and baby wipes
  • Baby & Children's Items
  • Baby formula and infant cereal
  • Baby food (jars or pouches)
  • Household & Cleaning Supplies
  • Dishwashing detergent and soap
  • Laundry detergent
  • Paper towels and napkins






Items You Shouldn't Donate to Food Banks

While food banks are usually happy to accept whatever you drop off, keep a few things in mind when donating food.

 

  • They cannot accept items in glass containers because they can break easily and contaminate other donations.
  • Opened foods are not accepted.
  • Items with packaging concerns or dents are not accepted.
  • Expired items are not accepted.

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Thank you for your generosity and support of the communities we serve!

















*Please do not donate items that are expired or have been opened. Ensure all food donations include complete ingredient information. Glass containers will not be accepted.

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