Food Pantry

The Wilbraham Public Library maintains a Community Food Pantry in our lobby.  People may help themselves to what they need.

Donations are gratefully accepted inside the library.  Items that are always needed include:

Proteins:

Canned meats: chicken, ham, Spam, corned beef

Fish (canned or packets): tuna, salmon, sardines

Nut/seed butter: peanut, almond, sunflower

Shelf-stable cheeses: parmesan, cheese spreads

Jerky: mushroom, beef, turkey

Assorted nut mixes

Protein bars

Fruits and Vegetables

Applesauce

Dried fruit: mango, cranberries, raisins

Canned fruit: mandarins, peaches, pineapple

Individual fruit cups

Fruit strips or gummies

Canned vegetables: green beans, peas, corn, carrots, tomatoes, veg-all

Pizza sauce (cans or jars)

Baby food (jars or pouches)

Grains and Carbs

Pasta: spaghetti, linguine, penne, macaroni

Rice: instant packages, bags

Beans (canned or dry): pinto, black, cannellini

Shelf staple pizza crust

Tortillas

Cereal and granola (individual packages or boxes)

Cereal bars and granola bars

Trail mix

Crackers

Rice cakes

Pretzels

Popcorn (kernels or microwave)

Pudding or jello/cups

Soups, Stocks, and Broth

Soups (boxed or canned): tomato, chicken noodle, beef stew, vegetable

Broth or stock (boxed or canned): beef, chicken, veggie

Boxed entrees

Mac and cheese boxes

Canned chilli

Campbell's Ready Meals

Milks and Beverages

Shelf-stable almond or soy milk

Powdered or condensed milk

Water bottles

Juice boxes

Non-food Items

Dog/cat food

Socks

Rain gear

Baby wipes and diapers

Deodorant

Toothpaste and alcohol free mouthwash

Shampoo and conditioner

Sunblock and SPF lotions

Toilet paper

Feminine Hygiene products

Sanitizer sprays or wipes

Gloves

First-aid supplies

Cleaning supplies