10/29/2025
According to the New Carlisle Community Food Bank, the below items are what are needed most right now.
Whenever possible, please choose American-made, USDA-approved brands, and please, no expired goods.
Your care and attention help us ensure all families receive safe, high-quality food. ❤️
📦 Shelf-Stable Canned, Boxed & Jarred Goods
(American-made, USDA-approved brands like Del Monte, Libby’s, Bush’s, Hormel, and Jif are greatly appreciated — please, no expired goods.)
Canned vegetables (corn, green beans, carrots, peas, mixed veggies)
Canned fruits (peaches, pineapple, fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges)
Canned beans (black, kidney, pinto, baked, etc.)
Canned soups and stews
Canned tuna, chicken, or salmon
Tomato sauce, pasta sauce, or diced tomatoes
Peanut butter
Jelly or jam
Canned chili or pasta meals (like ravioli or SpaghettiOs)
🍝 Dry Goods & Grains
(American-made, USDA-approved brands such as Barilla (U.S. made line), Creamette, Kraft, Idahoan, and Betty Crocker are great choices — please, no expired goods.)
Pasta (spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, dinner sides)
Macaroni and cheese boxes
Instant mashed potatoes
Stuffing mix
Ramen or instant noodles
Family meal kits (Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, etc.)
🥞 Baking & Breakfast Staples
(American-made, USDA-approved brands like Pearl Milling Company, General Mills, Quaker, and Bisquick are preferred — please, no expired goods.)
Pancake mix & syrup
Cereal or oatmeal
Grits or cream of wheat
Baking mix (like Bisquick)
✨ Help Us Give Back! ✨
We’re hosting a Food Drive at Referral Patterns Massage & Wellness Center to support our local area food banks and families in need.
Now through the month of November, drop off unexpired non-perishable food items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, boxed meals, etc. Every donation—big or small—makes a difference right here in our own community.
As a thank-you, donors will be entered into a drawing to win a free one-hour massage with Becca.
Let’s come together to share warmth, kindness, and nourishment during this uncertain government shut-down and the upcoming holiday season.
📍 Location: Referral Patterns Massage & Wellness Center, 127 E. Michigan St. New Carlisle, IN, —-side alley entrance.
📅 During: month of November.
💖 Benefiting: Our local food banks and families in need.
