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YOUR DONATION FEEDS PEOPLE IN CAPE MAY

The simple gift of food represents the care and safety of the community. Together we can ensure all our neighbors have access to nutritious foods they need.

EVER WONDER WHAT YOUR DONATION BUYS AT THE FOOD CLOSET?

Each donation is important and helps provide nutritious food and essential items for Cape May residents.

 

Here are some specifics: 

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- $10 For 5 breakfasts

- $20 For 5 lunches and school snacks,

- $50 For 10 dinners

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As we are a registered 501c3 Corporation, all of your donations are 100% tax-deductible (of course subject to law!). 99% of your donation goes directly to purchasing food or other needed items for our neighbors.

2024 - DONATION DAYS

Prior to distributions, we are collecting donations between 8:00 - 10:00 am on these days

January: 11 and 25

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February: 8 and 22

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March: 14 and 28 - for Easter distr.

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April: 11 and 25

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May: 9 and 23

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June: 13 and 27

July: 11 and 25

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August: 8 and 22

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September: 12 and 26

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October: 10 and 24

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November: 14 and 21 - for Thanksgiving distr.

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December: 12 and 19 -for Holiday distr.

​WHAT TO GIVE

  • We accept food items (including frozen), cash, and checks. Due to limited space and storage capacity, we can accept fresh garden products only a few days before our donation days.

  • Food items must be unopened and not expired.

  • We cannot accept non-food items like towels, blankets, mattresses or clothing.

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

  • You can donate food and essential items in person on donation days or by appointment or by Amazon (check out our Wishlist).

  • You can also donate using Venmo:

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  • Send your monetary donation by mail: 

Cape May Community Food Closet

500 Hughes St, Cape May, NJ 08204​

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MOST NEEDED ITEMS!

We update this list on a bi-weekly basis based on our needs!

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Amazon Wish List - each donation will ship directly to the Food Closet.

Special Request For Thanksgiving:

- Turkey or Turkey breast​

- Instant Potatoes (the small Ore Ida packs),

- Boxed Stuffing,

- Gravy (Jars, cans and packets) 

- French Style Green Beans,

- Cream of Mushroom Soup,

- French’s Fred Onions (medium-sized can),

- Cranberry jelly

Regular Needs List Items:

  • Cheerios

  • Peanut Butter

  • Canned Spinach

  • Canned peaches

  • Knorr Sides

  • Hamburger Helper

  • Rice a Roni

  • Spam

  • Sardines

  • Oatmeal

  • Syrup

  • Strawberry Jelly

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  • Dish soap

  • Laundry detergent

  • Napkins

  • Toothbrushes/Toothpaste​​​

Food List
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