Food Drive

Open Hands is starting a food drive to benefit the Santa Fe Food Depot. We ask that people donate nonperishables at the thrift store, 1836 Cerrillos Road, or at our main building, 2976 Rodeo Park Drive East, Santa Fe. The drive runs through Dec. 20, at which time we will deliver our collected items to the Food Depot. Here's what is most needed by the Food Depot's clients:
 
Vegetables and Fruits: Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruits, Canned Fruit Juices, Canned Soups, Tomato Sauces and Pastes, Spaghetti Sauce, Yams & Pumpkin (favorite holiday choices!), Baby Foods - Vegetables & Fruits, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Tomato Juice, Raisins & Other Dried Fruits, Applesauce.

Grains: Infant Cereal, Pancake Mix, Muffin Mix, Quick Bread Mix, Grits, Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat, Bran Cereals, Shredded Wheat Cereal (Ready to Eat), White Flour, Cornmeal, Biscuit Mix, Graham Crackers, Pretzels, Dried Rice, Dried Pasta, Macaroni & Cheese (Boxed), Canned Pasta, Canned Noodle Soups.

Protein: Peanut Butter, Canned Tuna, Canned Salmon, Canned Chicken, Canned Beef Stew, Bean Soups, Canned Beans, Dried Beans, Canned Chili.

Diary: Dried or Evaporated Milk, Infant Formula, Parmesan Cheese, Pudding (Boxed or Canned).

Other: Sugar, Syrup, Jelly, Preserves, Vegetable Oils, Lite Mayonnaise, Lite Salad Dressings.

Personal Care Items and Household Supplies: Bar Soap, Toothbrushes, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toilet Paper, Dish Soap, Disposable Diapers.
 
Please donate if you are able, and please help us spread the word. Thank you!