YCP collects food every month to help stock our pantry shelves and meet the increased demand. Below is a list of items we need help obtaining each month of the year. If you, your school or organization have more questions about donating food, or would like to run a food drive, please contact Gladys Ortiz at 917-720-9710, or at gortiz@ycp.org
September
Toiletry Packets
(e.g.: Disposable razors,
shaving cream, soap,
deodorant, toothpaste,
toothbrush, shampoo and
conditioner)
100% Juice
Pasta
October
Happy Harvest
Canned Vegetables
100% Juice
Tea/Coffee
Snacks (e.g.: crackers, cookies
Jell-O/fruit cups/pudding)
November
Turkey Time
Detailed information about the
annual Thanksgiving Drive will
be sent in early October.
December
Help YCP provide a
“Holly Jolly Holiday”
Donating new, unwrapped
toys, or traditional holiday
foods. Socks/hats/gloves/scarves
January
Be a YCP “Souper Hero”
Canned Stew
Canned Soup
Canned Chunky Soup
February
Baby Diapers
Baby Formula
Baby Food
Baby Clothes
March
Toiletry Packets
e.g.: (Disposable razors,
shaving cream, soap,
deodorant, toothpaste,
toothbrush, shampoo and
conditioner).
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
April
YCP is in need of:
1% or less Shelf Stable Milk
(Parmalat)
Sugar free Cold Cereal
Pancake Mix
Maple Syrup
May
100% Juice
Pasta
Canned Vegetables
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Snacks (e.g.: Muffin mix, cookies
Jell-O/fruit cups/pudding)
June
Spread the sunshine on YCP
Rice
Beans
Shelf Stable Milk
Toiletry Packages
(e.g.: Disposable.
razors, shaving cream,
soap, deodorant, toothpaste,
toothbrushes and shampoo.
July
Canned Chicken
Canned Tuna
Canned Beef
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Pasta
August
Shelf Stable Milk
Canned Vegetables
100% Juice
Peanut Butter
Jelly