Avance Care Food Drive

Join Us in the Fight Against Hunger

One Can at a Time: Help us pack the pantry and support families in feed

Participating Locations What to Donate

Food insecurity affects 1 in 8 families in North Carolina—and as a healthcare organization, we know that good nutrition is the foundation of good health. That’s why Avance Care is launching a month-long food drive from June 23 – July 14, and we’re inviting patients, team members, and community members across the state to get involved.

This campaign is more than a collection—it’s a commitment to caring for the communities we serve every day. Your donations will go directly to local food banks and pantries across North Carolina to support families in need.

How to Participate:

  • Bring non-perishable food items to any participating Avance Care location
  • Drop-off runs from June 23 through July 14
  • All donations stay local—each site is partnering with a food bank in its own community

What to Donate:

Canned Goods

  • Canned Fruit (peaches, pears, oranges, pineapple, fruit cups, etc.)
  • Canned Vegetables (tomatoes, green beans, carrots, corn, yuca, etc.)
  • Canned Meats (chicken, salmon, tuna, pork, etc.)
  • Canned Beans (pinto, black, kidney, cannellinis, chickpeas, baked beans, etc.)
  • Canned Soup (tomato, beef stew, chicken noodle, sopas de fideo, etc.)
  • Canned Dairy (evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, media crema, coconut milk, etc.)

Dry Goods

  • Cereal & Oatmeal
  • Pastas (spaghetti, mac and cheese, bowtie, etc.)
  • Rice (brown, white, wild, instant, etc.)
  • Lentils (green, red, brown, etc.)
  • Nut butters (peanut, almond, hazelnut spread, etc.)
  • Nuts, seeds, trail mix, and granola bars
  • Baking (flour, maseca, cocoa, cajeta, sugar, etc.)
  • Oils (olive, canola, vegetable, corn, etc.)
  • Herbs & Seasonings (pepper, cumin, garlic, onion, paprika, italian, knorr suiza, adobo, chicken bouillon, oregano, salt, cinnamon, chili powder, tumeric, etc.)
  • Dried Fruit (raisins, apricots, craisins, prunes, etc.)
  • Dried Beans (pinto, black, chickpeas, split peas, etc.)
  • Beverages (instant tea, coffee, drink mixes, juice, water, shelf-stable milk, etc.)

Non-Food Items

  • Paper Products (toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, diapers (adult and baby), wipes, etc.)
  • Hygiene Products (soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand sanitizer, shampoo, deodorant, etc.)
  • Cleaning Products (detergent, disinfectant sprays and wipes, sponges, bleach, trash bags, mops, etc.)

 

Preferred canned goods/items:

  • Pop top cans & microwavable cups
  • Low sodium
  • Low trans fat
  • Sugar free
  • No glass