Together, we can help feed our neighbors who need it most!  All month long, drop off non-perishable food at your local Albert Lee Appliance, or purchase a $10 virtual bag of food at the register of your nearest QFC. You can also donate directly to Food Lifeline. All donations will benefit Food Lifeline and will help provide support to food banks and food pantries across Western Washington.

Please remember: All food must be non-perishable. No homemade canned or packaged items can be accepted. Please choose canned goods over glass jars.

Fruits and vegetables
• Low-sodium or water packed canned vegetables, including tomatoes and tomato sauce can easily be obtained and are great alternatives to their fresh counterparts.

• Canned fruit juice in 100% juice or lite syrup are great sources of Vitamin C because only a small amount of it is lost in the canning process.

• 100% fruit and vegetable juices in all container forms are welcome, including canned, plastic, and boxed.

• Dried fruits and vegetables with no added sugar or fat.


Proteins
• Low-sodium or water packed canned meats and seafood such as chicken, tuna, salmon, and clams are high in protein, low in saturated fats, and rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals.

• Dried beans, peas, and lentils are high in fiber and low-fat sources of protein.

• Low sodium canned beans and peas such as kidney, black, cannellini, black eyed, and chickpeas are high in fiber and low-fat sources of protein.


Dairy and dairy substitutes
Shelf stable milk or non-dairy alternatives such as soy and almond milk are great sources of Vitamin D and calcium. In addition, shelf-stable and dehydrated milk and canned evaporated milk are also encouraged.


100% Whole grains
• Whole-wheat pasta, barley, brown rice, and wild rice are complex carbohydrates. They contain good sources of fiber, which are more satiating and filling.

• Whole-grain cereal and rolled oats with at least 3g of fiber, such as breakfast cereals, can be additional sources of vitamins and minerals. Low-sugar or unsweetened cereals and oats are also highly encouraged.


Healthy fats
Low-sodium nuts and nut butters such as peanuts, almonds, and cashews are rich in protein and fiber. They also contain “good fats” and vitamins that are known to positively support heart health, such as mono-saturated and poly-unsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids, and Vitamin E.

Animal protein
Chicken
Tuna
Seafood

Canned beans (16 oz.)
Kidney
Red
Fava
Pinto
Black
Lima
Navy

Canned crush tomatoes (15 oz.)

Canned cut okra (15 oz.)

Canned diced tomatoes (15 oz.)

Canned fruits (All variety, no sugar added, 16 oz.)

Canned garbanzo chickpeas (16 oz.)

Canned yam (16 oz.)

Coconut milk (Shelf stable, 13.66 fl oz.)

Cooking oils
Olive
Coconut
Avocado

Couscous (24 oz. bag)

Dried fruits (All variety, no sugar added, 16 oz.)

Dried scallops (8 oz.)

Dried shrimp (3 oz.)

Dry garbanzo beans (1 lb.)

Ground ginger (1.5 oz.)

Guerrero corn tortillas (27.5 oz.)

Jasmine rice (32 oz.)

Kikkoman soy sauce (10 oz.)

Mandarin oranges (3 lb. bag)

Masa for tortillas

Mission corn tortillas (25 oz.)

Old-fashioned oats (42 oz.)

Quinoa (26 oz.)

Saffron (10 oz.)

Shelf-stable tofu

Spices & seasonings
Salt
Pepper
Chili powder
Cumin
Turmeric
Paprika

Starkist tuna creations (2.6 oz.)

Tahini sesame paste (16 oz.)

Tomato paste –(6 oz.)

Whole wheat flour (5 lb. bag)

Zaatar (10 oz.)