Help Us Stock the Pantry
Lend a hand to provide the essentials
At Tri-Lakes Cares, our food pantry depends on the generosity of the community. The list below highlights the items most needed right now — from shelf-stable foods to everyday hygiene products. By donating, you help ensure that families and individuals across northern El Paso County have access to healthy meals and basic necessities.
We welcome donations of unopened, unexpired non-perishable food products as well as other items such as cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, and household paper products. Perishable items such as meat, dairy products, and produce are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Contact us below to see if we are in need and refer to our Donation Guidelines for assistance with items to donate.
See What We Need Most for August
Our needs change from month to month depending on what gets distributed most quickly. Donating from this list ensures our shelves stay stocked with the items neighbors rely on most.
Did you know that when there is a gap in the basic necessities, TLC has to purchase items to stock the market? If you want to help on an ongoing basis, consider Adopt a Shelf, a program that helps keeps our most needed items on the shelf every week.
Food
Fully stocked, thank you!
Canned Pineapple
Apple Sauce
Mandarin Oranges
Pears
Canned Peas
Canned mixed vegetables
Mashed potatoes
Chicken broth
Cream soup
Spaghetti
Pasta Sauce
Spaghetti-O’s
Canned chili
Refried beans
Mac & Cheese
Breakfast snacks
Rice (ready rice or 5 lb. bags and smaller; all varieties)
All types of noodles
Oatmeal
Canned tuna
Canned chicken
Kidney beans
Brown sugar
Cooking oil
Ketchup
Mustard
Frozen meats- hamburger, chicken, ground turkey
Youth Snacks
Pretzels
Yogurt tubes
Fully stocked!
Pet Food
Dry and canned cat food
Fully stocked!
Household Items
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
Hand soap/bar soap
Sensitive toothpaste
Regular toothpaste
Women’s deodorant
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Laundry pods
Multi-purpose cleaner
Diapers (Only size 4, 6, and 7)
Fully stocked, thank you!
How to Donate Food and Household Items
Gather Up Needed Items
Consult our list above to see the current pantry needs. Make sure all items are within the expiration date and in unopened condition.
Select a Dropoff Time
Our donation hours are:
Mon - Thur 9am - 4pm
*Please do not leave items at the door outside of donation hours, we do not want to attract wild animals.
Drop off Your donation
1.) Come to the west side of our building at 235 N. Jefferson St , off the alley by the garage door.
2.) Ring the doorbell and we will greet you, receive your items and provide you with a receipt upon request.
Send Supplies. Share Warmth.
Shop our Amazon Wish List to send essentials like gloves, blankets, and hygiene supplies directly to Tri-Lakes Cares — simple, quick, and deeply appreciated.
Have a Question?
I’d love to hear from you — I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.