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The Open Link works hard to keep our costs low and our community impact high. Thanks to the community response to our wishlists, we are able to see some budget relief!

Fall 2025 Pantry Top Needs

  • Cereals: Regular, Hot, & Kids
  • Canned Chicken
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly
  • Applesauce
  • Canned Soup & Stews
  • Spaghetti-O’s & Canned Ravioli
  • Rice & Pasta Sides
  • Shampoo & Conditioner

We would also appreciate any of the following food items:

  • Soups and Stews
  • Cooking Oil
  • Canned Fruit - Pineapple in Juice, Pears in Juice, Mandarin Oranges
  • Fresh Produce Donations - Apples, Oranges, Potatoes, etc.
  • Pancake and Baking Mixes
  • Snack Items - Crackers, Cookies, Chips, Pretzels
  • Condiments - Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard, Salad Dressings

Beyond food, we would also appreciate any of the following supply donations:

  • Personal Care Items and Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Cleaning Supplies - Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, All Purpose Cleaners, Dish Soap, Disinfecting Wipes, Laundry Detergent
  • Baby Supplies - Diapers (Sizes 5 & 6 most needed), Baby Wipes
  • Pet Supplies - Pet Food, Cat Litter
  • Gift cards (for clients and for supply purchases) - Uber, Weis, Walmart, Wawa, Visa
  • Pens
  • Dry Erase Markers
  • Stamps

Thanksgiving 2025 Pantry Needs

Starting now, we are collecting donations for our Thanksgiving Meal Distribution to share Thanksgiving Meal Bags with our Pantry clients. Thanksgiving Bags are tailored to household size and include the side items for a Thanksgiving dinner, as well as a turkey or gift card for a turkey, based on availability. Meal bags will be distributed to clients from Tuesday, November 4, to Wednesday, November 26.

Our top Thanksgiving needs include:

  • Canned Corn and Green Beans
  • Instant Mashed Potatoes
  • Stuffing
  • Gravy
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Baking Mix
  • Canned Sweet Potatoes
  • Canned Fruit/Applesauce
  • $20 Gift Cards for a Ham or Turkey (Redner’s or Weis preferred)
  • Grocery Rewards Coupons for Turkeys/Other Entrees

Our Impact This Year

  • Summer Kids Meals

    20,012

  • Volunteer Hours this Year

    9,415

  • Dollars Raised 2023

    $1,300,000

  • Pantry Pounds Distributed

    254,760

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