Food Buddy Program
What is a Food Buddy?
A Food Buddy is someone who makes a commitment to donate a specific item or items, purchases those items each month, then drops them off at a designated drop off site by the first of every month.
What items are most needed?
Canned chicken/tuna/spam (no flip top cans please)
Soy based formula
Peanut Butter/Mixed Nuts
Dried beans, pasta, potatoes
Dried milk/oatmeal
Protein Powders/meal replacement powders
multivitamins (adults and kids)
cold and allergy medicine
anti-diarrheal and antacid medication
ibuprofen/acetaminophen
How do I sign up?
Pick an item or items from the above list then contact Angie at angie54@charter.net to let her know what item/items and the quantity you plan to donate. If you would like assistance in choosing what to donate, she will be happy to assist you.
Where and when do I drop off the items I plan to donate each month?
Right now the only drop off location is Lee's on the square in Highland, IL during business hours only. Additional drop off sites may be added as needed in Columbia, IL and St. Louis, MO. Please drop off your donation for each month by the 1st of the month. Please only drop off one month's worth of donations at a time. If you have any questions please email Angie at angie54@charter.net or call Michele at (618)304-9940.