Village of Downs Food Pantry

     The Village of Downs Food Pantry's mission is to serve the people of Tri-Valley School District who need food assistance by providing monthly food boxes and to be on call to assist in any emergency that involves a need for food and emotional support.

   Food boxes are distributed during the first Friday and Saturday after the first Monday of each month barring holidays when the distribution is usually the following week.  Distribution hours are from 10:00 a.m. until Noon.  The Food Pantry is in the Youth Center located at the Washington St. entrance to Dooley Park.  

2025 Food Pantry Distribution Schedule

“Serving the residents of Tri-Valley School District”

Suggested Items to donate: Non-Perishable Items, Please

Daily Needs [ * indicates items are for daily and holiday needs]

Canned meats: tuna, salmon, chicken, spam              Peanut butter, jelly

Boxed macaroni and cheese                                      Pasta or boxed pasta meals

Hamburger or tuna helper                                        *Canned vegetables

Canned or dried beans                                              Canned fruits or pie fillings

Canned tomatoes (various types)                               Spaghetti/pasta sauce

*Chicken, beef or vegetable broths                            *Instant potatoes

*Boxed scalloped/au gratin potatoes                          *Assorted bread/rolls/muffin mixes

Boxed cereal                                                              Pancake, waffle mixes

Instant oatmeal, grits or hot cereals                            Crackers

*Cake/brownie mixes                                               *Cooking oil, spray or shortening

*Basic spices, herbs, seasonings & extracts               *Flour, white or brown sugar

Shelf stable or powdered milk                                    Gravy, mixes or jars/cans of ready to use

Zip lock bags: quart, half gallon & gallon sizes             salt, baking powder  

Personal Hygiene and Miscellaneous Cleaning Needs

HYGIENE:  single toothbrushes   -   mouth wash   -   tooth paste   -   floss   -   bar soap   -  

deodorants   -   liquid hand soap/sanitizer   -   feminine products   -   shampoo    

CLEANING NEEDS:  laundry detergent   -   dish soap   -   miscellaneous household cleaning

supplies    

PAPER GOODS:  napkins    -   paper towels   -   toilet paper   -   facial tissue

Holiday Needs

canned sweet potatoes/yams   -   cranberry sauce   -   evaporated milk   -   corn muffin mix   -                  

boxed pie crust mix/ graham cracker crusts   -   boxed stuffing mix   -   condensed soups   -

green beans, mushroom soup, French fried onions   -   canned pumpkin   -   pineapple   -