FOOD DONATIONS

 We are happy to accept donations of non-perishable food that are in clean containers with ingredient labels intact. Fresh produce is always welcome.  

Post-dated food

We CAN accept expired food products: cans up to 1 year past date and dry food up to 6 months past date. Most food codes are to ensure the freshness of food, not its safety.  

Baby food/formula

We CAN accept baby food and formula that has not yet reached its expiration date. After the expiration date the nutritive value decreases.  

Dented cans

We CAN accept dented cans but cans which have sharp creases, bulges or rust must be discarded. Dents that do not compromise the integrity of the can are okay.   

Donations of domestic meat 

All domestic meat donations (cows, hogs, etc.) must be processed in a USDA-certified facility. Currently there are no USDA processing plants for local individuals to take their animals. If you would like to arrange the donation of an animal, please contact the Food Bank for instructions. Masami Foods has a USDA Inspector on staff and does work with us to inspect our meat donations as they come in. The Oregon Department of Agriculture will not allow the Food Bank or any other entity to accept donations of meat stored in a home freezer.  

Personal egg donations 
Unfortunately, Oregon Department of Agriculture will not allow us, or any other entity to accept eggs not processed in a licensed facility. 

Dairy products

Please call for questions about dairy products (541) 882-1223.  

Labels

We are UNABLE to accept unlabeled food, or any food packages that do not list every ingredient.   

Homemade items 

We are UNABLE to accept food that has been canned or preserved at home. We can only distribute food that has been processed by a commercial kitchen or company.   

Donations of wild game 

We are UNABLE to accept home-processed wild game. Game that has been processed in a state licensed facility may be accepted as a donation and distributed to clients. The Wildlife Transfer Record form should be used to track donations of wild game.   

Revised 01/2025