Supporting Candle Food Drive at July 17 Good Trouble Rally

Candle (Community Action Network for Democracy, Liberties and Equality) will be conducting a Food Drive at the Dunkirk rally on Thursday.
Food will be delivered to local food banks: Ladies of Charity of Calvert County, and Anne Arundel County Food Bank. Here is a list of possible donations:

Food Drive List of Priorities:
High-priority items are shelf-stable items, especially those high in fiber and low in both sodium and sugar, including:
Peanut butter and jelly (plastic jars)
1-pound bags or boxes of rice
1-pound bags of dry beans and legumes (pinto, black, lentils)
Healthy snacks (breakfast bars, dried fruit, nuts)
Baby food and formula
Nutritional shakes and supplements (Ensure, Boost)
Other foods in demand include:

Canned soup and stews
Canned fruit and vegetables
Canned fish (tuna, salmon)
Canned chicken
Canned beans
Pasta (whole-grain)
Shelf-stable milk and plant-based milks
Whole-grain hot and cold cereal
Cooking oils and spices
Non-food items also accepted:

Diapers (baby and adult, all sizes), baby wipes, and personal hygiene products are also appreciated.

Please note:

Glass jars often break. Please select items in plastic containers when possible.

Select canned goods less than 28 oz. and other items at 1 pound or less.

Please respect “use by” and “sell by” dates. Donations are checked before distribution to our Network Partner food pantries.

Cases of bottled water are not needed at this time.