Support Feed the Pack
Learn more about the ways you can support the Food Pantry!
Donate Items
Feed the Pack accepts a wide variety of donations to the pantry including food, hygiene products, technology, and more! Below is a list of every item currently needed in the pantry to help donors choose what items to donate. Please note that this list is not comprehensive. If you have any questions regarding donations, please direct concerns to the pantry email address.
Food Items Needed
Type of Item Examples Beans and Legumes Kidney beans, garbanzo beans, lentils, split-peas, black-eyed peas Breads (White, Whole Grain, Gluten-Free) Naan, pita, tortillas, wraps Breakfast Foods Breakfast bars, cereals, jellies, nut butters, oats Dairy-Free Substitutes Almond milk, oat milk, soy milk Gluten-Free Items Baking supplies, breads, pasta, snacks Hygiene Products Dental care, lotion, pads, shower supplies Meals Grain bowls, pasta kits, ramen, microwavable rice Pantry Staples Baking supplies, flour, oil, seasonings, shelf-stable milk, sugar Snacks Crackers, dried fruit, fruit pouches, granola bars, nuts, protein bars
NOTE: Feed the Pack often receives a surplus of certain goods, and so we request donors limit the amounts of the following: canned green beans, canned corn, canned applesauce, tampons, pancake mix, chicken noodle soup, and gravy.
Other Accepted Items
Type of Item Examples Baby Care Products Baby food, diapers, diaper cream, formula, toddler snacks Pet Food and Supplies Bagged food, canned food School Supplies Binders, calculators, notebooks Technology Earbuds, headphones, charging cables
Items Not Accepted
Unfortunately, Feed the Pack cannot accept the following items. Please do not include these in your donations.
- Damaged or leaking Items
- Items without an expiration or ingredients
- Items no longer in their original packaging
Donation Opportunities
For more information about these donation opportunities, please contact the Feed the Pack Outreach Coordinator at [email protected]!
Walk-In Donations
Simply bring your donations to Feed the Pack, located in North Residence Hall (2200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27607). When you arrive, we’ll weigh your items, and you’re all set.
Food Drives
Food drives are another great way to support our Pack. When student groups and organizations reach out to their own networks, it helps connect our resources to serve our Pack better. Fill out our Interest Form to learn more. You can also email [email protected] with any questions.
Pack the Shelves
Pack the Shelves is a program in which NC State departments and organizations help keep pantry shelves stocked! Typically, departments collect a monthly donation for the pantry and coordinate with the Outreach Coordinator to arrange donation pick-ups or drop-offs. A new interest form for 2026-27 will be opening soon!
Amazon Wishlist
Our Amazon Wishlist is comprised of all of our pantry’s most needed items. By sending in donations through Amazon, it relieves the need for donors to show up to the pantry and it also ensures the pantry is stocked with exactly what it needs.
Businesses and Restaurants
Is your business or restaurant interested in donating produce or perishable items to Feed the Pack? Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Large Donations
If you have a large donation please contact [email protected] to ensure we have capacity prior to your arrival.
Interested in Monetary Support?
Visit the Support Our Work tab to learn more about monetary support!