Current Needs

Help us stock our shelves with the items families need most

Most Needed Right Now

Peanut Butter

Canned Tuna/Chicken

Canned Vegetables

Cereal

Pasta Sauce

Diapers (Sizes 4-6)

Last updated: January 2026

Food Items We Accept

🥫 Canned Goods

★ Canned vegetables

★ Canned fruits

★ Canned tuna/chicken

✓ Canned beans

✓ Canned soups

✓ Canned tomatoes

✓ Canned pasta (ravioli, etc.)

✓ Canned chili

🍝 Dry Goods & Grains

★ Pasta (all shapes)

★ Rice

★ Cereal

✓ Oatmeal

✓ Pancake mix

✓ Macaroni & cheese

✓ Crackers

✓ Stuffing mix

🥜 Protein & Spreads

★ Peanut butter

✓ Jelly/Jam

✓ Dried beans

✓ Nuts (sealed packages)

🍳 Cooking Essentials

★ Pasta sauce

✓ Cooking oil

✓ Flour

✓ Sugar

✓ Salt & pepper

✓ Spices

✓ Syrup

☕ Beverages

✓ Coffee

✓ Tea

✓ Juice (shelf-stable)

✓ Powdered drink mixes

Non-Food Items

🧴 Personal Care

★ Diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6)

★ Toothpaste

✓ Toothbrushes

✓ Soap/Body wash

✓ Shampoo

✓ Deodorant

✓ Feminine hygiene products

✓ Razors

🧻 Household Items

✓ Toilet paper

✓ Paper towels

✓ Dish soap

✓ Laundry detergent

✓ Cleaning supplies

Seasonal Needs

During different times of year, we have special needs:

Winter: Soup, hot cocoa, comfort foods

Summer: Kid-friendly snacks, easy meals (school's out!)

Holidays: Stuffing, cranberry sauce, dessert mixes, special treats

Items We Cannot Accept

Expired food (please check dates before donating)
Opened or damaged packages
Homemade or home-canned items
Items without labels
Alcoholic beverages
Recalled products
Perishables without prior arrangement

Where to Drop Off Donations

Bring donations during our regular hours:

Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Thursdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Huron Helping Hands Food Pantry
607 S. Main St
Huron, OH 44839

For large donations, please call ahead: 419-616-0088

Organizing a Food Drive?

We'd love to partner with your school, church, business, or organization for a food drive!