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Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry

Food Donation Guidelines

Our acceptance of product is governed by two criteria:

• Public health requirements
• Our commitment to providing a healthy balance of nutrient-rich foods encompassing all the food groups.

We can accept:

• Shelf-stable products
• Shelf stabled dairy and juice that have a usable shelf life per the manufacturer
• Excess inventory from promotions, seasonal merchandise, and national or private-label products
• Excess food products from tradeshows

We cannot accept:

• Packaged perishable and frozen foods
• Unlabeled products or products removed from its original packaging
• Damaged products or products that have exceeded shelf life
• Repackaged or opened products
• Prepared food that has been exposed to public self-service
• Product that has been thawed
• Food containing alcohol