Bags of Basics

Grocery Lists

Below are the different lists of groceries that you can choose from, depending on the needs of the organization you are partnered with!

  • Fruits and Vegetables

    • 7 Bananas

    • (1) 3lb bag of apples

    • (1) 1-3lb bag of baby carrots

    • (1) 3lb bag of potatoes

    • (2) cans of black beans

    • (2) salad kit bags

    Dairy and eggs

    • (1) gallon of milk (whole or 2%)

    • (1) package of butter (4 sticks)

    • (1) dozen eggs

    Grains

    • (1) loaf of sliced sandwich wheat bread

    • (1) Family-sized Honey Nut Cheerios

    • (2) 16oz packages of spaghetti/pasta

    • (1) 24oz jar of red pasta sauce

    • (2) boxes of macaroni and cheese

    • (1) 2-3lb bag of rice

    Meats

    • (1) 2-3lb of chicken thighs

    • (1) 1-3lb of ground beef (frozen)

    • (1) package of turkey lunch meat

    • (1) package of hot dogs

    Juice

    • (1) 64oz bottle of apple juice

  • Breakfast Items

    • (2) Cans of pineapples

    • (2) Cans of peaches or mangoes

    • (1) Family box of cereal

    • (1) 12-pack of granola bars

    Lunch Items

    • (1) loaf of sliced sandwich wheat bread

    • (1) jar of peanut or sun butter

    • (1) jar of jelly or jam

    • (1) 6-count applesauce pack

    Dinner Items

    • (2) Cans of black beans or chickpeas

    • (1) 2-3lb bag of rice

    • (4) 5-ounce cans of chicken

    • (2) Cans of green beans

    • (2) Cans of spinach

    • (2) 16oz packages of pasta

    • (1) 24oz jar of marinara sauce

    • (2) boxes of macaroni and cheese

    Miscellaneous

    • (1) 64oz bottle of apple juice

    • (1) bottle of vegetable or olive oil

    • (1) Family-sized bag of pretzels

  • Meats

    • (1) 2-3lb of chicken thighs

    • (1) 1-3lb of ground beef (frozen)

    • (1) package of turkey lunch meat

    • (1) package of hot dogs

    Dairy and eggs

    • (1) gallon of milk (whole or 2%)

    • (1) package of butter (4 sticks)

    • (1) dozen eggs

    Fruits and vegetables

    • 7 bananas

    • (1) 3lb bag of apples

    • (1) 1-3lb bag of baby carrots

    • (1) 3lb bag of potatoes

    • (2) salad kit bags

    • (1) loaf of sliced sandwich wheat bread

    • (1) Family-sized Box of Honey Nut Cheerios

    • (2) 16oz packages of spaghetti/pasta

    • (1) 24oz jar of red pasta sauce

    • (2) boxes of macaroni and cheese

    • (1) 2-3lb bag of rice

    • (1) 64oz bottle of apple juice

    • (2) cans of black beans

  • Hygiene Products

    • (1) Pack of Bar Soap

    • (1) Shampoo

    • (1) Deodorant (one men’s, one women’s)

    • (1) Kid’s toothbrush and toothpaste

    • (1) Comb

    Misc. Child Products/Items

    • (1) Package of Baby Wipes

    • (1) Package of Diapers

    • (1) Baby Formula

    • Children’s toys

    • Children’s socks, gloves, and clothing items

    • Hair ties, clips, and other accessories

    • (1) Laundry Detergent

    • (1) Dish Soap

    • (1) Pack of Sponges

    • (1) Pack of Bar Soap

    • (1) Shampoo

    • (2) Deodorant (one men’s, one women’s)

    • (1) 4-pack of toothbrushes

    • (1) Toothpaste

    • (1) Tampons or pads

    • (1) Hair ties

    Extra Items (Check with Org)

    • (1) Package of Baby Wipes

    • (1) Pack of Diapers

    • (1) Baby Formula