PADS Wish List

UPC PADS food list: Donate for people experiencing homelessness in Lake County

Donations:  Put suggested or comparable shelf-stable & microwavable food items into the bin marked “PADS FOOD” on the mission shelves near the elevator on the main floor at United Protestant Church, 54 S. Whitney St., Grayslake, IL.

NOTE: Non-metal, microwavable containers are preferred.

 Breakfast Items, such as:

• Instant oatmeal
• Bagels with cream cheese
• Store-bought muffins
• Granola bars, or breakfast bars
• Breakfast meal-replacement drinks

 Lunch Items, such as:

• Instant Ramen noodles – cups or packs
• Crackers
• Bags of chips
• Tuna packs
• Chicken Salad Packs
• Beef Jerky
• Fruit cup packs / canned fruit
• Jello cups
• Apple sauce pouches
• Protein bars
• Microwavable popcorn

 Dinner Items, such as:

• Nonperishable microwavable dinners
• Canned baked beans
• Mac and Cheese (boxes or cups)
• Canned Chili
• Microwavable rice packs
• Sardines

 Snack & additional suggested food items:

• Juice Packs (apple juice/fruit juice)
• Bottled water
• Hot Chocolate Packs

Additional items: 

• Can Opener
• Plastic Cutlery
• Plastic Plates
• Formula:  Similac and Enfamil
• Gerber toddler meals
• Boxes of Gerber baby food:  favorite fruits & veggies
• Pampers sizes 2 to 6
• Pullups sizes 1 to 4
• Plungers
• Spray cleaner (409)
• Sponges for Cleaning
• Clorox wipes

 Questions: Contact [email protected] or call 847-223-8131 ext. 17.