Ways to Give
We are eternally grateful to our donors for their generosity and commitment to making sure our local children are fed.
We accept donations of single-serve packaged foods that require no or water-only preparation.
Shelf stable milk
Juice boxes
Cereal cups
Breakfast cereal bars
Instant oatmeal packets
Microwaveable mac and cheese
Microwaveable ravioli
Applesauce and fruit cups
Granola Bars
Raisins
Fruit snacks
Salty snacks (chips, pretzels, etc.)
Sweet snacks (cookies, pudding cups, etc.)
Full size peanut butter and jelly
Financial Support
Food2Kids needs financial support to help feed the at-risk school children of Orange. Each food bag costs $7.50 per child/week—about $300 per child/year. We accept donations two ways:
Through venmo @OrangeFood2Kids
By check, make payable to: Orange Food 2 Kids and mail/deliver to the Park & Recreation office at 525 Orange Center Road, Orange, CT
All the funds donated go directly towards purchasing food for the bags provided to school children. Any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated!
FAQs
How do I sign my children up to receive bags of food?
All you need to do is tell your child's school nurse that you would like your children to be added to the delivery list. Thats it! If your child hasn't started school, or is no longer in the elementary school system, we will deliver to your house. You can simply call us at 203-668-7099, provide an Orange address, the number of bags needed and if there’s any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
What items are included in the bag?
We include child friendly, individually portioned, foods that require water only, or no preparation to make for each child in the house. The bags have items for breakfast, lunch and snacks for the day. We can also accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions if requested.
Where can I donate supplies?
We are taking food donations in the Park and Recreation office at the High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange, CT 06477 or we have a storage shed at the Zion Lutheran Church at 780 Grassy Hill Road.
If you are interested in helping pack or deliver bags of food, we would welcome the extra hands!
