07/19/2026
Questions About Best Before Dates? We've Got You Covered!
We've had several people ask about food donation date guidelines, so we wanted to share some helpful information.
Many foods remain safe and nutritious well beyond their Best Before date. A Best Before date refers to quality, not food safety.
As a general guideline, we can often accept unopened, shelf-stable foods past their Best Before date when they are in good condition.
Examples include:
๐ฅซ Canned goods: Up to 1 year past the Best Before date
๐ Pasta, rice & dried beans: Up to 1 year past the Best Before date
๐ฅฃ Cereal, oatmeal, crackers & cookies: Up to 6 months past the Best Before date
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Condiments & sauces (unopened): Typically up to 6 months past the Best Before date
Before donating, please take a moment to check your items.
๐ซ Please do not donate:
โข Food with an Expiry Date that has passed
โข Opened packages
โข Rusted, bulging, leaking, or severely dented cans
โข Items showing signs of spoilage
โข Products that are many years beyond their Best Before date
๐ Donation Drop-Off Location:
#102, 10920 โ 84 Avenue, Grande Prairie
Every donation helps us provide safe, nutritious food to Veterans and their families in need. Thank you for your generosity and for taking the time to learn about safe food donations. Your support truly makes a difference! โค๏ธ
