Ouray County Food Pantry is a 501c3 organization

Secure monthly or one-time donations can be made with major credit cards or Paypal.

Checks can be mailed to Ouray County Food Pantry at:
PO Box 903, Ridgway, CO 81432

Food Donations
Donation boxes for food are located in Ridgway at the Post Office and Alpine Bank. 
We are also happy to accept donations of fresh produce during the time the pantry is open (Thursdays 12:30-3:30 pm)

Food staples (canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, rice, canned meats) are purchased from Food Bank of the Rockies.  Food donations are gratefully accepted as they provide variety in addition to the purchased foods. 
Items most desired are:

Beverages
Shelf-safe Milk, 100% Juices, Tea, Coffee
Powdered and evaporated Milk
Cereals
Cereals with low sugar content
Oatmeal, quick or old-fashioned
Cream of Wheat, MaltOMeal, Chex, Wheaties
Mini shredded Wheat Total, Special K, Cheerios
Canned Vegetables
Tomatoes. Corn, Beans, Carrots, Peas
Breads
Crackers, Wheat Thins, Triscuits
Tortillas - Corn or Wheat, Bagels, English Muffins
Condiments
Jelly, Mustard, Catsup, Salsa

Baking Needs
Flour - white, whole Wheat, Masa, Sugar - white or brown
Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Pepper, Spices (new)
Meats, Fish
Canned Chicken, Salmon, Beef
Fruits
Fruit in its own Juice
Dried Fruits (Prunes, Apricots, Raisins)
Household Needs
Dish, Laundry Soap,
Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Paper Products
Personal Products
Shampoo, Lotion, Deodorant

PLEASE, NO OPEN OR EXPIRED ITEMS