Funding to provide food for our patrons is provided by our two sponsoring congregations St Clare’s and Temple Beth Emeth as well as by the generous donations of individuals, local businesses, grants, and fund raising efforts.
Donate by Check: If you are interested, you can also help feed the hungry in our community by making a tax-deductible donation … the old fashion way … by mailing a check made out to Back Door Food Pantry to:
100% of your donation goes to alleviate food insecurity!
Donate On-Line: The finances for the Back Door Food Pantry are managed by St. Clare’s Church, so St. Clare’s Church is mentioned in the header of the donation box. Ignore this text because all donated funds go directly to the Back Door Food Pantry. So, to donate to the Back Door Food Pantry, simply click the Donate link below, enter the amount you wish to donate, and then press the Continue button. You will be asked for standard credit card information and your email address. Press Continue again, and your donation is made. Even though you will receive a Tax Acknowledgement from St. Clare’s Church, all donations have gone to the Back Door Food Pantry.
Donate Food: While most food provided to our patrons is purchased from or donated by Food Gatherers, the Back Door food Pantry also appreciates and accepts donations of non-perishable food and personal care items. Currently we need:
1. Shelf Stable Quarts of Non Dairy Beverages: All varieties, such as soy, rice, oat, almond.
2. Granola and Snack Bars, including some gluten-free and non dairy
3. Non-religious 2024 Calendars
4. Regular and travel-size toiletries : Unscented or very mildly scented
5. Ground and freeze dried coffee: regular and decaf
All donations must be in the sealed, original packaging with labels listing contents and possible allergens. Also food donations must not be past the labeled expiration or “use by” date. Please leave donations in the BDFP barrel inside the Genesis coat room or make arrangements to deliver them when a volunteer is on hand to receive and sort them.
The Back Door Food Pantry is an equal opportunity provider and an affiliate of Food Gatherers.