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Your donation makes a difference in the lives of those in need.

Whether you donate food, goods or make a monetary donation, it all matters. Please donate today. It’s easy. You can donate via mail, online or stop by and say hi!

 


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DONATE GOODS
Below are items on our “wish list”:
Canned fruit in its own juice or water
Low sodium canned vegetables
Canned meats including tuna, chicken, roast beef, turkey
Spaghettios, ravioli
Peanut butter, jelly, jam and honey
Meals in a can (low sodium soup, stew, chili)
Macaroni and cheese
Spaghetti sauce (low sodium)
Hearty soups
Low sodium chicken, beef and vegetable broths and stock
Low-sugar whole grain cereals
Unsalted nuts
100% juice drinks (for kids lunches)
Light microwave popcorn
Brown rice
Instant Oatmeal
Flour, sugar, baking mixes (that only require water)
Olive oil, canola oil, vinegar
Mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise
Spices: cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, thyme, oregano, basil salt, pepper, salt-free spice blends, bay leaves, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, paprika, Cajun seasoning
Healthy snacks (granola bars, nuts, dried fruit)
Shelf-stable milk and milk substitutes (powdered milk)
Dinner “helpers” such as rice sides, pasta sides, Hamburger Helper, etc.
Paper products (i.e., toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, etc.)
Holiday Foods: Cranberry sauce, canned sweet potatoes, low sodium stuffing mix,canned pumpkin
Donations can be dropped off at the CRS office during regular business hours, or by appointment.

If you or your organization would like to host a food drive please contact the CRS Office at 933-5639.

In response to increasing demands on the food pantry, CRS became a member agency of the Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio in 2008. Founded in 1982, Second Harvest is the largest regional hunger-relief organization, with a network of more than 110 member agencies serving Crawford, Erie, Huron and Lorain Counties. Second Harvest secures and distributes nearly 5.5 million pounds of donated food and grocery products annually; and supports approximately 155 programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs and a Kids Café.

CRS also serves as a Salvation Army Service Unit, which enables the agency to provide additional assistance for those in need in the form of direct aid. As part of this affiliation, CRS provides volunteers for the annual holiday Kettle Collection program, and distributes a portion of the money collected.

What People Say About Us

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Thanks to CRS I don’t have to worry about my family going hungry. That’s never a factor.
You never think when you you’re old you’ll be in the predicament to ask for help. After working all your life, sometimes that just isn’t enough.
Thank you for helping me with my health problems, my financial problems, and at times, just when I was at a loss for what I was going to do!

Our volunteer opportunities include answering phones, packing groceries, organizing our food pantry or assisting with special events and community outreach.