Donate Food

Donating food is a simple yet powerful way to support families in crisis. Your contributions help keep our shelves stocked with nutritious, high-need items that bring relief and hope to those facing hunger. Every can, box, or bag makes a meaningful difference. 

How to Drop Off Your Food Donations

We’re so grateful for your generosity! Food donations can be dropped off at our Woodstock location during business hours,
Monday through Friday. If you’re stopping by after hours, feel free to place non-perishable items in our secure drop box just outside
the main entrance. Every donation is a gift of love—and helps nourish a neighbor in need.

Drop off address

6551 Commerce Pkwy, Woodstock, GA 30189

Business Hours
Monday & Friday: 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday thru Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Check out our Most Needed Pantry Items List Below

Host a Food Drive

Every day, 1 in 7 families in our community face food insecurity. By hosting a food drive, YOU can be the reason no one goes to bed hungry.

Food Drive Tips

  • Have a plan. This will insure a successful drive.
  • Download the Host a Food Drive Packet to help coordinate!
  • Be creative with your collection box! Make sure it is large enough, and sturdy enough, to transport your collections when you are through.
  • Choose a prime location — one that is visible and secure.
  • Choose your dates. The most beneficial drives run about two weeks.
  • Be sure to email us your plans at admin@encompassministriesinc.org.
  • Publicize your drive.  Make flyers, post on social media, announcements, and newsletters. We are excited to help with this!
  • When the drive is over, bring your collected goods to the Food Pantry during normal operating hours.

 

Most Needed Pantry Items

Jelly
Peanut Butter
Boxed Dinners
Canned Meats
Canned Soups
Canned Vegetables

Canned Beans
Canned Fruit
Canned/Dry Milk
Boxed Dinners
Dry Beans
Dry Potatoes

Dry Pasta
Macaroni & Cheese
Flavored Rice
Flavored Pasta
Spaghetti/Alfredo Sauce
Canned Potatoes/Yams

Oatmeal/Grits
Breakfast Bars
Bread/Muffin Mix
Cereal
Snacks
Condiments

Other Ways to Help

~ Shop items from our Amazon Pantry Needs Wishlist and have them direct delivered.

~ Collect personal hygiene and household cleaning items.

~ Designate your Kroger Rewards to Papa’s Pantry.