Park Animal Hospital is partnering with Three Square to help put food on the tables of those who need it most. When you come in for a visit with us please consider bringing a donation to help others this holiday season.
Learn More About The Three Square Mission Here
Items We Need The Most
If you are looking for ideas of what to donate, below is a list of items that are often requested. Please no glass containers, perishable items, baby food or formula or home-canned foods.
- Meat and high-protein: Canned items, including meat, tuna, ham, salmon, stew, chili, spam, peanut butter, soups, beans
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Dried seasonings
- Carbohydrates: Boxed cereal, oatmeal, flour, instant mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, rice
- Personal hygiene: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, bar soap, deodorant, shaving products, travel size toiletries
- Baby products: Diapers, baby wipes (we do accept baby formula; however, it must have a 90+ day shelf life)
- Paper cleaning items: Toilet paper, paper towels, plastic storage bags (e.g., baggies/Ziploc bags), disposable eating utensils
- Allergy-friendly products: Soy, almond and rice milk, gluten-free canned/boxed soups, rice pasta, gluten-free mac and cheese, rice cereal, alternative nut butters (almond, sunflower, cashew and walnut)
Items We Cannot Accept
- Bag in a box (BIB)
- Fountain syrup (e.g., sodas and juices)
- Bulk cooking items: oils, spices, acids, processed dough, condiments & flour (UOM > 5lbs)
- Office furniture
- Dairy bladders consisting of milk, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, cheese
- Food that hasn’t been maintained per cold chain compliance (frozen or refrigeration)
- Fresh seafood
- Opened or repackaged food items
- Flammable materials
- Food items without ingredient label