The WHAM Food Pantry collects, and distributes non-perishable and perishables food. In 2010, more than 145 tons of food, worth $725,082, helped out 16,584 individuals. Items are provided through regularly scheduled food drives conducted by individuals, churches, schools, businesses and civic and service organizations.
Funds which are donated to the Food Pantry enable WHAM to purchase food to supply clients with nutritious foods.
Donations needed include:
- Canned fruits and canned vegetables
- Soup and canned meats
- Peanut butter and jelly (no homemade products)
- Spaghetti and spaghetti sauce
- Dry cereals
- Flour/sugar (2 lbs bags) and cooking oil
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Shampoo, soap, deodorant
- Razors, shaving cream, hand lotions
- Toilet paper and diapers