In donating to a food pantry like that of NEEDS, it’s often hard to know what’s needed most. Of course, our pantry will use anything that’s donated.

However, when organizations do ask about best options, we often recommend gift cards for local grocery stores. They allow us to buy what’s needed at the moment, track local prices, and buy when things are on sale.

For the second year in a row, Good Shepherd Catholic parish put grocery gift cards on their Advent giving trees. This year, their appeal resulted in an amazing donation of gift cards that was immensely appreciated. Similarly, Everything But the House (EBTH) donated Kroger gift cards. The Montgomery Woman’s Club also chose to donate grocery gift cards.

To be clear, the NEEDS pantry will accept any and all donations! Gift cards are just one easy and effective way to donate.

Thank you!