Help stock CEAP’s shelves with the everyday essentials neighbors need most.

In-kind donations are a simple and meaningful way to support local families. CEAP accepts donations of non-perishable food, hygiene products, household items, and other essentials that help neighbors keep their kitchens full and their homes clean, safe, and comfortable.

Donation Guidelines

We welcome everyday non-perishable food and household items — the kinds of things you use regularly in your own home. Think favorite meal ingredients, frequently used spices, pantry staples, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and other items that help make daily life easier for neighbors.

For food safety reasons, CEAP cannot accept frozen or refrigerated foods. We also cannot use food items that are opened or past their sell-by or best-by date.

How to Drop Off Your Donation

You can drop off your donation during CEAP’s open hours: Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. When you arrive, please drive to the back of the building and look for the large garage door. Ring the doorbell, and a member of our Operations Team will come out to collect your donation.

Have questions about what CEAP can accept? Please call us at 763-450-3663 before dropping off your donation.

Most Needed Items

  • Meat and Protein

    - Canned and Dry Beans (kidney, garbanzo, black, pinto)
    - Canned tuna, chicken, ham or salmon
    - Lentils
    - Peanut butter
    - Soup/Chili

  • Grains/Pasta

    - Cereal
    - Pasta of all types
    - Rice (brown and white)
    - Flour

  • Fruits and Vegetables

    - Spaghetti/ pasta sauce
    - Vegetables (low or no sodium)
    - Tomatoes (diced, whole, paste)
    - Applesauce
    - Fruit in juice (not syrup)
    - Garden fresh produce is accepted!

  • Miscellaneous Food

    - Spices
    - Cooking oil/olive oil/ vinegar
    - Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, salsa, salad dressing)
    - Salt, pepper
    - Sugar

  • Household Items

    - Laundry soap
    - Stain remover
    - Dryer sheets
    - Dish soap
    - Cleaning supplies
    - Paper towels
    - Toilet Paper

  • Hygiene Items

    - Toothpaste
    - Toothbrushes
    - Dental floss
    - Bar soap
    - Shampoo/Conditioner
    - Body Wash
    - Deodorant

  • Baby Supplies

    - Diapers
    - Baby wipes
    - Formula
    - Diaper rash lotion
    - Baby wash

Thinking about how to make an even bigger impact? You can host a drive in your neighborhood, workplace, place of worship, or another group!