Shared Plate

A Collective Mutual Aid Food Resource

Rising food costs and cuts to SNAP means our community members are losing access to food. We want to create another outlet to feed our community together.

We're accepting both monetary and non-perishable food item donations at various locations so that we can be a source for pantry stocking and providing ready-made meals for the community. We'll have the most success working together, so give what you can and come join us (dates below) to get what you need. There are no applications, no eligibility checks, and no questions asked. This initiative is rooted in mutual aid and solidarity, not charity.

How You Can Contribute

Drop off non-perishable food items at any Drop-Off Location

See our drop-off locations and suggested items below

Donate funds to purchase items

Donate

Suggested Items

🥫 Canned and Jarred Goods 🥫

Vegetables
Canned corn, green beans, peas, mixed vegetables
Canned potatoes (in addition to fresh ones)
Canned yams/sweet potatoes

Fruit
Canned fruit (peaches, pears, oranges) in light syrup or juice
Applesauce (jars or individual cups)
Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries)

Meats/Protein
Canned chicken, salmon, tuna
Peanut butter or other nut butters (jars or plastic containers)
Beans

Soups/Broths
Hearty, ready-to-eat soups (like chili, beef stew, chicken noodle)
Canned/boxed chicken, beef, or vegetable broth (in addition to bouillon)

Sauces/Condiments
Jars of pasta sauce (marinara, alfredo)
Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise
Salad dressings
Jelly or jam

🌾 Grains and Starches 🌾

Breakfast/Cereal
Oatmeal (large containers or individual packets)
Cereal

Baking/Cooking
Flour
Baking powder, baking soda, yeast
Cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or olive oil)
Salt, pepper, and basic spices (oregano, chili powder, etc.)
Syrup or honey

Other Grains
Pasta
Quinoa, couscous, barley
Rice
Boxed macaroni and cheese

Always look for unopened, unexpired, undamaged packaging!

Drop-Off Locations

Fuzzyline Brewing Co.

2712 Condit St. Highland

Gary Harm Reduction

5610 W. Ridge Rd. Gary

Grindhouse Cafe (Griffith)

146 N. Broad St. Griffith

Grindhouse Cafe (Highland)

3805 Ridge Rd. Highland

Grindhouse Cafe (Whiting)

1600 119th St. Whiting

Muse Parlor

2933 Jewett Ave. Highland

How/When We Will Distribute