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Flyer promoting a community food drive for the Alachua County Senior Recreation Center's Emergency Food Pantry. The headline reads, "Together, We Can Nourish Our Seniors," with an image of a box filled with non-perishable foods labeled, "Small acts. BIG impact." The flyer explains that many seniors in the community are facing food insecurity and encourages donations of easy-to-prepare, non-perishable foods.

Suggested donation items are organized by meal:

Breakfast: Oatmeal and cereal, Cream of Wheat, breakfast bars, 100% juice, and shelf-stable milk.
Lunch: Canned soups, canned tuna or chicken, peanut butter and crackers, easy mac and cheese, and ramen noodles.
Dinner: Canned vegetables, pasta and pasta sauce, rice or rice sides, canned beans, and shelf-stable meals.

Donations can be dropped off at the Alachua County Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32653. For questions or to help, contact Lynde Stevens, Manager, Senior Recreation Center, at 352-514-4413. The flyer closes with the message, "Thank you for caring. Thank you for sharing. Your generosity makes a real difference in the lives of seniors in our community."

ElderCare maintains a pantry of non-perishable items to assist struggling seniors with basic needs. The pantry accepts donations of:

Non-perishable food items:
- Potatoes (Instant or Canned)
- Peanut Butter
- Cereal/Oatmeal/Grits
- Canned proteins
- Snack crackers
- Shelf Stable Milk
- Rice
- Jelly
- Pasta/Macaroni & Cheese
- Granola/Breakfast Bars
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Fruits
- Juice (Bottle or Canned)
- Condiments
Personal Items
- Paper Products – paper towels/toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Personal Hygiene Items

Contact Us

Questions? Contact us for more information.

Phone: 352-265-9040
Fax: 352-265-9041
Email: ElderCare@shands.ufl.edu
Location: 5701 NW 34th Blvd. Gainesville, Florida 32653