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YOUR DONATION FEEDS PEOPLE IN CAPE MAY

The simple gift of food represents the care and safety of the community. Together we can ensure all our neighbors have access to nutritious foods they need.

 EVER WONDER WHAT YOUR DONATION BUYS AT THE FOOD CLOSET?

 

Each donation is important and helps provide nutritious food and essential items for Cape May residents.

 

Here are some specifics: 

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- $10 For 5 breakfasts

- $20 For 5 lunches and school snacks,

- $50 For 10 dinners

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As we are a registered 501c3 Corporation, all of your donations are 100% tax-deductible (of course subject to law!). 99% of your donation goes directly to purchasing food or other needed items for our neighbors.

 

2022 - DONATION DAYS

Prior to distributions, we are collecting donations between 8:00 - 10:00 am on these days

January: 13 and 27

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February: 10 and 24

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March: 10 and 24

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April: 14 and 28

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May: 12 and 26

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June: 9 and 23

July: 7 and 21

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August: 11 and 25

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September: 8 and 22

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October: 13 and 27

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November: 10 and 20

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December: 8 and 18

​WHAT TO GIVE

  • We accept food items (including frozen), cash, and checks. Due to limited space and storage capacity, we can accept fresh garden products only a few days before our donation days.

  • Food items must be unopened and not expired.

  • We cannot accept non-food items like towels, blankets, mattresses or clothing.

Sign-up here!

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

  • You can donate food and essential items in person on donation days or by appointment or by Amazon (check out our Wishlist).

  • Send your monetary donation by mail: 

Cape May Community Food Closet

500 Hughes St, Cape May, NJ 08204

  • Shop at AmazonSmile and set the Food Closet as the beneficiary of the Amazon donation for your purchase.

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MOST NEEDED ITEMS!

We update this list on a bi-weekly basis based on our needs!

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FOOD ITEMS:

  • Pasta Sauce

  • Beef soup

  • Dried split peas

  • Canned beans (like chickpeas or refried)

  • Bottled Juice – especially apple and/or cranberry

  • Shelf stable milk

  • Grape jelly

  • Tuna

  • School lunch snacks

  • Pudding snack packs

  • Fruit cups

  • Granola bars

  • Cereal

  • Ramen 

  • Cup noodle

  • Knorr sides

  • Hamburger Helper

PERSONAL CARE & HOUSEHOLD 

  • Diapers, size 4, 5 and 6

  • Toilet paper

  • Diaper Wipes

  • Paper Towels

  • Napkins

  • Tissues

  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes

  • Bar soap

  • Razors