A great way to help our community is by giving back this holiday season and donating food. Therefore, I compiled a list of some local places to donate food here in El Paso in an effort to give back and spread the love this holiday season. Check it out below.
Looking to donate more than food? Check out this post about local organizations accepting donations.
Northeast Community Food Pantry
One of the largest food pantries in El Paso, the Northeast Community Food Pantry (NECFP), in partnership with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, provides nutritional assistance to all those in need in the community.
Contact Information
5501 Wren Ave.
El Paso, TX, 79924
Phone: (915) 755-8206
[email protected]
No Lost Food
No Lost Food is a nonprofit organization that is pioneering in food rescue in El Paso, TX. Good food in any amount will be taken by this organization and given to people in need.
How to donate food to this organization:
- Make an appointment through their Facebook page No Lost Food
- Respond in a timely manner for drop-off or pick-up.
- You can book 15 days in advance to reserve a spot to drop-off food.
- Pick-up works based on their volunteer schedule.
Opportunity Center for The Homeless
Everything donated to the Opportunity Center will be given directly to the people for free. You can bring your donations to their warehouse located at 1208 Myrtle Avenue. Staff is available 24/7.
Contact Information
1208 Myrtle Avenue
El Paso, TX, 79941
(915) 577-0069
Borderland Rainbow Center
The Borderland Rainbow Center helps alleviate hunger in our community in an environment of respect, care, and hospitality. Their food pantry serves everyone–low-income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, and anyone else who comes to the pantry in need.
Contact Information
2714 Wyoming Ave
El Paso, TX, 79903
(915) 263-4623
Shelters Accepting Food Donations
- Dame La Mano
- La Posada Home
- El Paso Center for Children
- Annunciation House
- Child Crisis Center of El Paso
Most Needed Non-Perishable Food Items
- Canned Meats
- Canned Tuna and Salmon
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly (no glass)
- Canned or Dry Soups
- Canned Stews and Chili
- Tea Bags
- Coffee (ground)
- Canned Pasta
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Pasta (Spaghetti “O’s”)
- Hot and Cold Cereals
- Powdered Milk
- Packaged Pasta (Macaroni & Cheese)
- Juice Boxes
- Canned Juices
- Canned Beans
- Canned Gravy
- Granulated Sugar
- Baby Food & Cereal (glass jars accepted)
- Baby Formula (Enfamil/Similac)
- Granola Bars
- Cereal Bars
Church Food Pantries
Many Churches here in El Paso offer a food pantry for people in need. A great way to donate food such as canned goods and non-perishable items is by donating to your nearest church or a church you attended. Here are a few local churches below:
- Santa Lucia Church’s Food Pantry
- Centro Cristiano Sion
- Crosspoint Church’s Food Ministry
- Abundant Living
- Sacred Heart Church
- St. Paul’s Food Pantry
- Centro Nueva Vida Iglesia Food Pantry
City of El Paso Pet Food Pantry
This is a food pantry for pet owners and volunteers who are currently fostering animals in an effort to help them take care of their pets. Individuals can receive 10 – 14 pounds of pet food per month. Please consider donating to this great cause because they depend on pet food donations to keep this program open. El Paso Animal Services accepts dog and cat food donations.
Contact Information
5001 Fred Wilson Rd
El Paso, Texas 79906
(915) 212-7297
How to Help Places Locally
- Donate money to organizations centered around feeding others such as The Salvation Army, You Eat I Eat, and many more.
- Create your own food drive! Or host a virtual food drive to support our community and the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank.
Check out these articles below for more ways to give back this holiday season:
The Power of Community Service For Young Children (Plus Places To Volunteer with Kids)
Eliminating Hunger in El Paso + Ways To Help on Giving Tuesday
5 Acts of Giving for the Toddler Whose Favorite Word is MINE
Originally published October 2022.
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