Most Needed Food Drive Items
The following list includes the food items most needed by the hunger relief agencies served by the Houston Food Bank. Please choose plastic containers or canned items rather than glass.
Protein:
- Canned tuna or chicken, packed in water
- Canned stews and pasta with meat (easy on salt and fat)
Peanut butter
Canned fruits in light syrup, natural applesauce
100% juice in cans or boxes (no glass, please)
Canned vegetables, tomatoes, tomato sauce
Soups with meat and/or beans, meal-in-a-can (easy on salt and fat)
Cereals and cereal bars (easy on sugar and fat)
Pasta, spaghetti, macaroni, noodles
Packages of dry beans
For the safety of those we serve, the Houston Food Bank is unable to accept open packages, baby food, homemade food items, perishable foods, or items with expired dates.