Help us stuff a bus for families in need!

It's time for a little friendly competition between schools! How many non-perishable food items can you contribute to help us stuff a bus (or maybe a few buses) for those in need? Let's see how much we can donate to support area families as we approach the holiday season.

All items will be donated to local food pantries in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to drop off donations at the start of every school day using bins that will be located in each school's main entrance/lobby. See below for a list of items most needed by food pantries.

If you would rather donate money, please support the Colonial School District Education Foundation's Food for Thought campaign. Funding is used to help provide weekend meals and gift cards for families who are food insecure. Click the link to make your donation: www.colonialsd.org/foodforthought.

SUGGESTIONS FOR NON-PERISHABLE FOOD TO DONATE

Canned Proteins

• Canned tuna, salmon, chicken, or turkey
• Canned beans (black, kidney, pinto, chickpeas, etc.)
• Canned chili
• Canned soups
• Peanut butter or other nut butter

Grains and Pasta

• Rice
• Boxed pasta or macaroni
• Instant noodles or ramen
• Boxed macaroni and cheese
• Quinoa, couscous, or barley

Breakfast and Baking Items

• Cereal
• Instant oatmeal packets
• Pancake mix and syrup
• Flour and sugar
• Baking mixes (muffins, cornbread, brownies, etc.)

Canned Fruits and Vegetables

• Canned vegetables
• Canned fruit
• Applesauce cups
• Tomato sauce, paste, or diced tomatoes

Shelf-Stable Meals and Sides

• Boxed or bagged meal kits (like Hamburger Helper)
• Instant mashed potatoes

Dairy and Alternatives

• Shelf-stable milk or milk alternatives (almond, oat, soy, etc.)
• Pudding cups

Condiments and Extras

• Cooking oils (vegetable, olive, canola, etc.)
• Salad dressings
• Ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise
• Spices, salt, and pepper

Snacks and Miscellaneous

• Granola bars or protein bars
• Crackers
• Trail mix or nuts
• Dried fruit
• Popcorn (microwave or bagged)

Other

• Baby food and formula
• Coffee, tea, or hot cocoa mix