Food/shelter
HELP Food Pantry
HELP Pantry “Most Wanted” List:
updated October 27, 2021
Individually packaged snacks and items in pop-top cans for to-go bags for our walk-in clients are always needed!
And…
shelf-stable milk — small cans of spaghetti sauce
dry pasta — canned tuna — ramen/cup o’ noodles
canned fruit — canned peas, carrots, and mixed vegetables
baked beans — Vienna sausages — cereal
powdered mashed potatoes — powdered drink mix
low-sodium crackers, vegetables, etc. for Food Pharmacy bags
individually packaged plastic ware — toilet paper — paper towels
bottled water and juice boxes
Supported by:
Area congregations
Community Groups
And YOU!
The HELP Food pantry exists to help people get food when they need it most. Due to the location, the pantry is able to fill the gap between the time when a person or family applies for SNAP benefits and receives them.
Over the last 3 years, the HELP food pantry has provided over 30,000 meals to some 9,000 Hampton residents.
The Pantry is located inside:
Hampton Social Services
1320 Lasalle Avenue
The HELP Food Pantry is normally open between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays
You can support the HELP Food Pantry by donating the items below or donating to the pantry financially. All donations designated for the Food Pantry will be used to purchase food and supplies that go directly to individuals and families in need.
The HELP Pantry keeps a stock of infant formula for parents in need. Stop by our office to pick some up if you need it!
FOOD PANTRY ITEMS
Canned Meats (tuna, chicken, etc)
Canned Vegetables
Canned & Packaged Soups
Cereal (Hot or Cold)
Packaged Dinners (mac & cheese, hamburger helper, etc)
1 pound bags of rice
Powdered milk
Peanut butter
Jam or Jelly (any flavor)
Corn muffin mix
Assorted crackers
Infant Formula (Similac, Enfamil, etc)
Fruit or vegetable juice
Toilet paper
Paper towels
