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:
- $10 For 5 breakfasts
- $20 For 5 lunches and school snacks,
- $50 For 10 dinners
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.
2024 - DONATION DAYS
Prior to distributions, we are collecting donations between 8:00 - 10:00 am on these days
January: 11 and 25
February: 8 and 22
March: 14 and 28 - for Easter distr.
April: 11 and 25
May: 9 and 23
June: 13 and 27
July: 11 and 25
August: 8 and 22
September: 12 and 26
October: 10 and 24
November: 14 and 24 - for Thanksgiving distr.
December: 13 and 19 -for Holiday distr.
WHAT TO GIVE
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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.
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Food items must be unopened and not expired.
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We cannot accept non-food items like towels, blankets, mattresses or clothing.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
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You can donate food and essential items in person on donation days or by appointment or by Amazon (check out our Wishlist).
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You can also donate using Venmo:
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Send your monetary donation by mail:
Cape May Community Food Closet
500 Hughes St, Cape May, NJ 08204
MOST NEEDED ITEMS!
We update this list on a bi-weekly basis based on our needs!
Amazon Wish List - each donation will ship directly to the Food Closet.
EASTER SHOPPING LIST
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Roasters and hams
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Scalloped potatoes
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Vegetable oil
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Canned or frozen asparagus
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Cookie or brownie mix
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Cake mix and icing
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Egg Die kits
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Easter candy
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Ramen/Cup Noodle
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Rice a Roni
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Mac and Cheese
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Napkins
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Kleenex
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Laundry Soap
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Dish Soap
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Paper Towels
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Toilet paper
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Shelf stable milk