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!