Ways to Get Involved and Give Back

The deadline to donate is May 1.

The distribution of the activity bags is planned for the week of May 13.

Monetary Donations

SECOR is always in need of monetary, in-kind, and market donations. Please consider a monthly donation – of any amount - to continue our focus and mission! We rely on individual donations and corporate sponsorships to fund our work in our community.

We also welcome stock donations! For more information on this process, please get in touch with us directly here.

DONATE YOUR PRODUCE WITH FRESH CONNECT

Fresh Food Connect is an app that helps connect home gardeners to food pantries. If you grow extra produce in your at-home garden, we would love for you to download the app, log your extra produce, and donate it to SECOR.

Your extra produce won’t go to waste, and folks living in neighborhoods where healthy food can be hard to come by will enjoy fresh, locally grown food.

You can download the app here.

Our most needed items include:

Food List:

  • Canned Chicken & Tuna

  • Cereal

  • Baking Products

  • Spaghetti sauce 

  • Pasta (regular/gluten-free)

  • Ramen noodles (regular/gluten-free)

  • Canned Fruit & Vegetables

  • Canned soup 

  • Mac-n-Cheese (regular/gluten-free)

  • Skillet Meals (regular/gluten-free)

  • Instant oatmeal (regular/gluten-free)

  • Peanut Butter & Jelly

  • Dried Beans & Rice

Market Donations

Personal Hygiene:

  • Soap (body wash and bar soap)

  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes

  • Hand/Body lotion

  • Shampoo and Conditioner

  • Facial tissues

  • Toilet paper

  • Deodorant

  • Feminine hygiene Items

  • Diapers

Events

Throughout the year we host different events to assist in our fundraising efforts. From our infamous 1K walk to our Grape Stomp to our Gala & Golf, we have an event for everyone at every age. Join us and help SECOR propel our guests toward self-sufficiency!

Our Events page has a list and description of all our events.

Spread the Word 

One of the elements of suburban poverty that makes it different from other forms of hardship is that it is typically invisible. Those experiencing suburban poverty are usually embarrassed, ashamed, and even mortified to let others know about their circumstances. They work hard at keeping their outward appearance "normal" and don't tell others of their predicament; they are silent. As a result, no one ever knows they are struggling, and they may not know where to seek help. 

Our big ask: Please share who we are and what we do with everyone. The person standing in front of you carrying on a normal conversation may need SECOR's help but may be reluctant to tell you. By simply sharing our story, and our mission, you could be the difference between their continued struggle and getting back on their feet. Speak up, even if they don't.