Our Wish List
Network of Community Ministries welcomes the following In-kind donations to help us serve people in need. Below is a list of items that we use regularly as well as items needed for our seasonal programs.
Current Food Pantry Needs
Fresh Produce
Baking Goods (Flour, Sugar, Cooking Oil, pre-made mixes such as Bisquik and Jiffy)
Canned Fruit (any variety)
Jelly, Jams, and Spreads
Peanut Butter
Canned Meat (chicken, chili, tuna, etc.)
Canned Meals (ravioli, spaghetti o’s, etc.)
Canned Pasta
Box Meals
Mac and Cheese
Green Beans
Bottled Water (for volunteers)
Hygiene Products (soap, shampoo, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, tooth paste, toothbrushes, facial tissues, laundry detergent, and cleaning supplies)
Items to keep Food Pantry clean and sanitized
Paper Towels
Bleach
Clothing Center
Clothing Donations Update: Effective the week of December 7th, Network will accept clothing donations on Wednesdays only from 8 am to 4:00 pm. Please bring clothing donations to the main reception door at front of building and knock or ring the door bell.
Network accepts all new and gently used clothing. Critical clothing needs include:
Men’s Belts-New and Used
Men’s Small Pants and Shirts
Shoes (men and children)
Underwear and Undergarments – New Only (men, women, and children)
Socks – New Only (men, women, and children)
Children and Youth Clothes
Children’s School Uniforms (red white and blue polo shirts; Navy/khaki shorts, shirts, and pants)
Ongoing Program Needs
Bus and DART Passes
Copy Paper
Gift cards in denominations of $15-$25 (from stores that carry groceries, toiletries, school supplies, etc.)
Seasonal Youth Program Needs
School Supplies (Pre-K through High School)
New, unwrapped toys for Toyland Express
Kid-Friendly food items for Big Meals for Little Kids
pop-top canned meals
microwavable individual meals
healthy snack choices
granola bars
fruit-leathers
cereal
easy-to-toast frozen breakfast options
school-age appropriate books
Donation Drop-Off
Donated items can be dropped off at our office during our regular operating hours. We apologize for not having a pick-up service.
Food Pantry Donation Drop-Off
741 S. Sherman
Richardson, TX 75081
Mon. – Thur. 8 am to 4 pm
Saturday – 9 am to 2pm
Please Note: If you are bringing food to Network and have collected more than one carload of items, please email Kaylan at or call 972-234-8880 ext. 110 before delivering to make sure our volunteers are prepared.
Please Note:
Unfortunately, there are just some items we cannot accept. These items include the following:
- Foods That are Home-Cooked
- Foods That are Opened
- Food Beyond Expiration Dates Listed on the Packaging.
- Furniture and Decorations
- Durable Medical Goods