Current Pantry Needs
Our Pantry always needs non-perishable food and sundries, and we are very grateful to receive your donations.
Consider Healthy Food Options when making a donation
Food Safety Guidelines when donating food items
Below is a list of most-needed items at this time for each of our two food programs: Pantry and Snack Pack.
You may drop donations off at Tri-Lakes Cares at 235 North Jefferson Street
Donation drop-off hours
Monday & Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fridays, 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon
Please call 719-481-4864, x 111 to arrange for donation drop-offs outside of these hours.
Donations can be designated for any of the programs. If not designated, donations will go into the Pantry, from Snack Pack will be pulled.
Current Needs
| Pantry | Snack Pack (all single serve items) | |
| Tomato Sauce & Paste | Applesauce Cups / Fruit Cups | |
| Oatmeal | Juice Boxes | |
| Pancake Syrup | Granola bars | |
| Canned fruit | Cheese / Peanut Butter Crackers | |
| Rice | Pretzels | |
| Canned Chicken | Pudding cups | |
| Chili | Single serving cereal boxes | |
| Jelly/Jam | Nuts | |
| *Non-Food Items | Fruit Snacks | |
| Deodorant | Sun Chips | |
| Shampoo & conditioner | Trail Mix Packs | |
| Razors | Goldfish | |
| Veggie Straws | ||
| General | ||
| Egg Cartons (clean, reuseable) | ||
| Aluminum Foil | ||
| Plastic Wrap | ||
| Multi-purpose Spray Cleaner |
- Why non-food items? Because, these are things that cannot be purchased with food stamps and in order to stay healthy, individuals and families need these items too.