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Although some food pantries accept fresh vegetables and fruits, canned types are preferred because there is no worry of spoilage while on pantry shelves or during transportation. Most pantries have canned beans, in particular, on their list of needed items.

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Many pantries are also providing kits to help people prevent the virus. This will be a huge help to everyone, especially in this time of pandemic and to those who can’t afford some supplies.

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Many are parents caring for children as well as themselves. It’s another example of stores markedly overpricing these kinds of items for the more fortunate, making them difficult to obtain for those with low incomes. Everything from diapers and baby wipes to baby clothes and medicine are necessary here.

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Many pantries also supply toiletries, including deodorant, soap, shampoo, toilet tissue, toothpaste and toothbrushes, shaving soap and feminine hygiene products. Other non-food items needed are cleaning supplies and diapers.

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100% pure juice is always needed at food pantries. This is often given to families of young children, and grabbing individual juice boxes makes it shelf stable and easier to portion.