Monetary Donations

Food pantries welcome monetary donations, in addition to nonperishable and hygiene items. Why? They need to purchase meat, milk, eggs, and other staples for their visitors. Some items can be purchased at a reduced rate from Food Bank of Iowa, meaning your donated dollar can go further than at a grocery store.
 

There are several ways to donate:

• Cash or check – Drop these off at any of the 2025 Donation Locations. For checks, please write “2025 Food Drive” in the memo line.
• Online – Make a donation on our website using the “Donate” tab. Include your employer’s name if you want to be sure your donation is credited to a specific organization. Under “Association with a special project,” choose “LIVE UNITED Food Drive.”    (There is a prize for the organization that raises most dollars.)
• Venmo – Use this QR code to donate, making sure to put “Food Drive” in the memo as well.
   

Physical Donations

Check out the pantry wish list below, or grab some of your favorite items next time you're at the store! Think of what you'd like to feed your family. Cake mixes with cooking oil, mixed nuts for a healthy snack. Plus, some high-demand items (like paper products) aren't in stock at the food bank, thus can't be purchased at a reduced rate, and the pantry needs them on their shelves for local families! 

Click here for a shopping list of high demand pantry items!

Interested in becoming a Live United Food Drive Drop Off location?  Complete the form by clicking here.