FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DONATING FOOD/PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

Where do I drop off donations?

You can drop off items at FISH (6 Garden Center) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 am – 4:30 pm and Thursdays between 8 am – 12 pm using the EAST SIDE donation door.  Just be sure to find someone to weigh in your donation and record it at our kiosk.

If you do not need a receipt, you can drop off non-perishable items in the bins at any Broomfield King Soopers!

What are your high-need items?

Our most-need items at this time include:

• Crackers                                
• Cereal
• Broth and Soup
• Juice
• Cooking Oil
• Baking Items
• Dry Pasta
• Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
• Condiments
• Shampoo
• Ramen
• Individually Wrapped Snacks  

Will you accept food that is past its expiration date or best by date?

Yes, we can accept certain food items past their expiration or best by date.

• Crackers, drinks, cereal or condiments can be within 6 months of their expiration date.
• Non-perishable/canned foods can be within two years of their expiration date. 

Do you accept personal care items?

Yes! We can accept shampoo, conditioner, body wash/soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, diapers (adult and infant), and baby wipes.

We cannot accept vitamins, supplements, or other medicinal products.

Can I donate fruits and vegetables that I grow in my home garden?

Yes! We can accept produce grown in your garden.

Can I buy flour, oatmeal, sugar, dry beans, etc. in bulk and repackage it to donate?

We cannot accept food that has been processed in a home kitchen. Food donations must be in their original packaging.

Can I cook a meal or bake cookies and bring them in for the marketplace?

We cannot accept food that has been cooked or processed in a home kitchen.

Do you accept frozen food?

Yes, as long as it is in its original packaging.

Do you accept freezer packs/ice packs?

No, we do not.

Do you accept baby formula?

We do accept donations of baby formula. It must be unopened, in its original packaging, and cannot be past its expiration date.

Do you accept clothing, toys, car seats, cribs, or strollers?

We are unable to accept donations of clothing or toys. We recommend reaching out to A Precious Child in Broomfield or Sister Carmen in Lafayette.

Our partner WeeCycle accepts new and gently used essential baby gear and clothing. Learn more here.

Do you accept backpacks and/or school supplies?

We do not accept backpacks and school supplies. If you would like to help Broomfield families with back-to-school materials, we recommend connecting with A Precious Child and participating in their Fill A Backpack program.

Do you accept donations of books?

We are currently overwhelmed with books in our reception area, and do not need anymore for the time being.

Do you accept pet food?

Yes, we can accept pet food.

I have an opened box of granola bars/snack-size chip bags/juice boxes, but they are all still individually wrapped. Can you accept them?

Yes, we can accept it if the box is opened, as long as each of the items are individually wrapped in their original packaging.

Do you accept left-over Halloween candy?

Yes, we can take left-over Halloween candy that is individually wrapped in its original packaging.

We would like to help a family during the holiday season. Can we “adopt” a family for their Thanksgiving or holiday meal? Can we “adopt” them for gifts?

We do not have a program for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners and we do not provide cooked meals for participants. With our choice-model marketplace, families can come and shop for the items they want to prepare a holiday meal. We do have holiday-themed shelves and we do provide turkeys and hams (frozen). If you would like to donate ingredients or food items for holiday meals, including frozen turkeys or hams, we would greatly appreciate it.

We also do not accept or distribute toys or holiday gifts. We recommend reaching out to our partner organization A Precious Child to help with their Precious Gift program.