Become a Partner
We are looking to form ongoing partnerships with:
- Bulk food suppliers
- Grocery stores and markets
- Farmers
- Urban gardeners & CSA programs
- Catering companies & restaurants
One-time donations are also accepted.
Our chefs cook in large batches (100-500 servings per batch), so bulk donations are preferred and much appreciated.
Foods we accept
Meats
Produce
Produce
Fresh, frozen, or pre-cooked meats.
Our most wished for proteins are chicken, beef, and pork. No fish or seafood, please.
Produce
Produce
Produce
Fresh or frozen vegetables. There are no such things as 'ugly' vegetables in the MVM kitchen. We can put them to good use!
Our most wished for items include: peppers, cabbage, celery, onions, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, potatoes, spinach, squash, apples, lemons, limes, and fresh herbs.
Pantry Staples & Dry Goods
Pantry Staples & Dry Goods
Pantry Staples & Dry Goods
Canned, bagged, or jarred goods that are shelf-stable.
Our most wished for items include: bulk rice, pasta, macaroni, dried herbs and spices, flour, sugar, cake mix, cooking oil, #10 cans of vegetables, fruit, pudding, and pie filling, and small cans with pull-tabs (used for non-perishable snack packs).
Dairy & Eggs
Pantry Staples & Dry Goods
Pantry Staples & Dry Goods
Our most wished for items include: milk, cream, cheese, sour cream, yogurt, and eggs.
Foods we do not accept
We do not accept:
- Foods that have been served on a buffet or a hot line
- Food that has been transported without adequate temperature control or temperature logs
- Fresh fruits (with the exception of apples)
- Lettuce or salad mix
- Seafood of any type
- Any food item with no ingredients list (recipes and exact amounts are not required, just ingredients)