Make a Donation
We accept both items & donations to our General Fund!
Donate to Our
General Fund
Thank you for choosing kindness. Your donation directly supports programs, resources, and community initiatives that help children and families facing hardship. Together, we can make a meaningful difference one act of kindness at a time.
Be Kinder Than Necessary is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution.
Kindness Closet
Donation List
All food items must be in cans. Please donate only new, unopened items
Kitchen Essentials
Safe-cut manual can openers (no sharp edges)
Sturdy, easy-to-use can openers
Reusable grocery bags (sturdy, new bags preferred)
Canned Proteins
Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Sardines
Chili (including vegetarian chili)
Canned macaroni and cheese
Canned Soups
Chicken noodle, Tomato rice, Vegetable barley, Lentil, Minestrone, Split pea, Chowders, Alphabet soup
Beef stew and hearty stews (such as Dinty Moore)
Other ready-to-eat canned soups
Ready-to-Eat Meals
Ravioli, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Macaroni and Beef
Other canned ready meals
Canned Vegetables
Corn, Peas, Carrots, Green beans, Potatoes, Sweet potatoes, Tomatoes, Spinach, Collard greens, Beets, Asparagus, Sauerkraut
Mixed vegetables
Other canned vegetables
Canned Beans & Legumes
Chickpeas, Black beans, Kidney beans, Pinto beans, Lima beans, White beans, Red beans, Black-eyed peas
Vegetarian baked beans
Other canned beans and legumes
Canned Fruits
Peaches, Pears, Pineapple, Mandarin oranges
Applesauce
Fruit cocktail
Other canned fruits
Grains & Pantry Staples
Seasoned rice
Quinoa
Grain blends
Milks - Coconut, Evaporated, Sweetened condensed miPlant-based milks (if available)
Salsa (canned only)
Spreads & Condiments
Sunflower seed butter only (no nut butters)
Low-sugar jams and preserves (canned only)
Desserts & Comfort Foods
Rice pudding
Puddings - Tapioca, Chocolate, Vanilla
Brown bread and other canned sweet breads
Pie fillings
How to Donate Items
Thank you so much for donating items to our Kindness Closet Program!
Please review the information below for drop-off information & the Donation List.
Location & donation times coming soon!