Posted On: August 3, 2026 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in:
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It's back to school time! Help us make a difference for kids in need by helping us gather food items or monetary donations to help support the Spencer Community School Food Bank. We will be collecting items for two weeks at the bank and will then deliver the items to the school on the August 20. We will have a freezer for items that need to be kept frozen (thanks to Audio Video Connection).
Bring your items to the bank anytime
Mon. - Fri., 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, August 3-18th
Ideas to Donate:
Breakfast Items:
- Pancake Mix
- Pancake Syrup
- Pop Tarts
- Cereal
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Strawberry or Grape Jelly
- Individual cereal cups
- granola bars
- protein bars
Fruits & Veggies:
- applesauce cups/pouches
- fruit cups
- canned fruit
- canned veggies
- dried fruit
Easy Meals:
- ramen noodles
- microwave rice cups
- instant macaroni cups
- microwaveable meals
- instant mashed potatoes
- canned tuna (easy open)
- canned chicken (easy open)
- canned soup (easy open)
- canned ravioli, spaghetti, etc. (easy open)
- pasta & pasta sauce
Snacks (individual packs)
- trail mix
- raisins
- pretzels
- popcorn
- goldfish crackers
- cheese crackers
- animal crackers
- graham crackers
- chips
- cookies
- fruit snacks
- teddy grahams
- pudding cups
- jell-o cups
- peanut butter crackers
Drinks
- juice boxes
- bottled water
- hot chocolate packets
- Gatorade
- apple juice (individual packs)
- grape juice (individual packs)
- orange juice (individual packs)
Freezer items:
- frozen pizza
- chicken nuggets
- corn dogs
- frozen veggies
- frozen fruit
- tater tots
- french fries
- frozen dinners
- frozen sandwiches
- burritos
- pancakes/waffles
- pizza rolls
- hot pockets
- hot dogs
- hamburger
- ice cream treats
Dental care:
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- dental floss
- mouthwash (travel size)
Bath & Body:(male & female)
- body wash
- bar soap
- shampoo
- conditioner
- lotion
- deodorant
Hair Care:
- hairbrushes
- combs
- hair ties
- hair clips
Personal Care:
- feminine hygiene items
- Kleenex
Laundry/Cleaning:
- laundry soap (individual packs if possible)
- dish soap
- hand soap
Any donation is greatly appreciated and much is needed! Thank you for considering to donate.
These students are middle school aged that are daily coming in to get food/necessities for their families.
Think of things that would be easy for a student to open and prepare for them and their siblings if they are home alone (easy to open).
