Suggested Items List

Items to Avoid

• Avoid glass jar foods in the heat of summer and cold of winter. They will explode in the box. Use your judgment with the weather on items you place in the box.
• Avoid keeping food in your box that has reached its expiration date. While some food is still good after the expiration date, use your judgement. We want to give the best quality food possible.
• Avoid putting razors or grooming shears in the box. Children may go to your box so it’s better to error on the side of caution.
• Avoid clothing. Your box may become a place others think is okay to donate old clothing, furniture, or household goods. There are other donation services like the Salvation Army or Goodwill that are better equipped to handle those items. However, in the winter we do suggest adding hats & gloves. In the summer, sun hats are a need as well.
• Avoid medications. As with razors or grooming shears, never put medication in the box. Even over-the-counter medications could be taken incorrectly, especially by children or those with allergies. Let’s keep everyone safe by avoiding medications. If your box is by a clinic or health department, put that information on the box so people can have a point of contact for their medical needs.