Donations & Volunteers
Our generous partners and donors are what keep us going! Thanks for making sure our students are well taken care of.
Food Donations
We will promote food drives throughout the year to fill our food bank shelves. We take donations of non-perishable food items and essential toiletries throughout the year. George Fox employees and local members of the community may support us by delivering non-perishable items to Lewis Apartment #1 - 1404 E. Sherman St. Newberg during our hours of operation.
We accept the following items:
- Boxed meals, such as mac and cheese and Hamburger Helper
- Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian options
- Rice
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Tortilla chips
- Pita chips
- Beef jerky
- Coffee
- Tea
- Hot sauces
- Canned veggies
- Canned fruits
- Canned beans
- Canned meats
- Chili
- Soups
- Salsa
- Marinara sauce
- Chicken and vegetable broth
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Crackers
- Cereal
- Cheese sticks
- Nuts
- Peanut butter, jelly, honey
- Applesauce pouches, fruit cups
- Protein bars, granola bars, fruit bars
- Dried fruit (cherries, figs, blueberries)
- Oil
- Frozen vegetables
- Frozen meat
- Frozen fruit
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Body wash
- Tissues
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Laundry soap
- Dish soap
Give Day
Mark your calendars! Give Day 2026 is Thursday, April 9, our annual fundraising opportunity. Your gift is more than just a donation—it's a "vote" for us to unlock an additional $5,000!
The cause with the most donors at the end of the day wins this major bonus, so every single gift counts, no matter the size.
Join us on April 9 to show your support for the Bruin Community Pantry and help us secure the extra funding we need to purchase food for our students and the community!
Financial Donations
Monetary donations may be made to the Bruin Community Pantry by visiting our secure giving site. George Fox employees can request a payroll deduction directly to the BCP fund.
Volunteer
Care to join us? We are always looking for volunteers!
Our hours of operation are dependent upon the number of volunteers each semester. Each semester we have a new schedule based on volunteers’ classes and work schedules for the fall, spring, and summer.
Volunteer duties include:
- Unloading the Truck : Once a week, we have a delivery of food from YCAP (Yamhill Community Action Partnership). The adage “many hands make light work” applies here. Volunteers remove boxes from the delivery truck and put the food away in the appropriate locations. Rain or shine, this task is a good workout!
- Organizing the Shelves : From “facing” the product to replenishing the shelves from the storeroom, this project needs to occur at least three times a week, whenever the volunteer has time in their schedule.
- Restocking, Organizing, and Cleaning : These volunteers ensure the food bank is clean and well-organized.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu .