Mobilizing the caring power of our community
This year, we are proud to relaunch Day of Caring as a single-day, community-centered event. After two years of Week of Caring, this year’s format returns to a focused, public-facing activation designed to engage volunteers, partners, and the broader community in meaningful service. The event will showcase United Way’s year-round programs and offer opportunities for hands-on service, storytelling, and community empowerment.
Food drive donation list
Proteins- canned tuna, chicken, or spam, peanut butter or other nut butters
Grains and Staples- rice 1lb or 2lb bags, pasta, cereal (low-sugar, whole-grain if possible) oatmeal, infant formula
Ready-to-eat or Easy-to-prepare meals- canned soups, chili, stew with pull-tab lids if possible, canned beans (black, pinto, refried), macaroni and cheese (boxed or cups), instant noodles (e.g. ramen)
Sauces and shelf stable staples – pasta sauce (canned or jarred, avoid glass if possible), shelf stable milk (dairy or plant-based), canned fruit and veggies
Pantry Staples- cooking oil (vegetable, canola, olive) sugar, salt, spices, crackers, granola bars, snack packs
Can’t make it to Day of Caring 2025 but still want to support?
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