Ashland Food Project

06/12/2026

Just a quick reminder! The Ashland Food Project pickup is TOMORROW, Saturday, June 13.

If you've ALWAYS wanted to be an Ashland Food Project food donor, now is the time to sign up!

www.ashlandfoodproject.com

It's SOOOOO easy!

Ashland Food Project is an innovative way to reduce hunger in our community - Sharing Food, Building Community.

05/24/2026

MORE FOOD DONORS NEEDED: www.ashlandfoodproject.com

On June 13, 2026, the Ashland Food Project will celebrate our 100th green bag pick-up of donated food from neighbors’ doorsteps. Since 2009, the Ashland Food Project has collected more than 3 million pounds of food from generous Ashland neighbors and delivered it to the Ashland Community Food Bank for our community members in need.

The Ashland Food Project was formed in 2009 when a couple of children asked their parents why some of their schoolmates received free lunches. When their caring parents explained that not all families were as lucky as they were to have “enough” to provide food all of the time, the children wanted to help. They sent out an email to their friends, asking them to donated non-perishable items for the local food bank, which they would pick up from their doorsteps and deliver. All of their friends said, “yes.”

Now, approximately 2,300 households participate in our bi-monthly pick-ups (2nd Saturday of the month in even-numbered months). Our goal is to add more than 100 new food donors by June 2026.

Signing up is easy at www.ashlandfoodproject.com.

We also welcome financial donors that support our effort in bringing more than 30,000 lbs. of food to the Ashland Community Food Bank six times a year.

And, the Ashland Food Project has been a model for forming more than 100 similar nonprofit organizations across the country. Our motto of “Sharing Food - Building Community” brings us together for the common good, helping those who do not have “enough” to feed themselves or their families.

04/05/2026

Just a quick reminder that the Ashland Food Project Pick-up NEXT Sat, April 11. Your Neighborhood Coordinator will send you an email with details,

Appreciated items include:

Non-perishable, such as Cereal, Hearty Soups, Dried Beans, Rice. Pasta, Applesauce, Dried Fruits, Peanut Butter, Spaghetti Sauce, etc.

Garden overflow … between pick-ups, deliver to the Ashland Community Food Bank, Monday to Friday 9:30am - 12:30pm and every 3rd Saturday of the month.

Children's books ... Each child visiting the Food Bank is invited to take home a couple of books of their choice. Spanish-language books are especially welcome.

Cloth bags ... Your donation of grocery bags allows our customers to take home their goods in strong, reusable bags that won’t tear when the contents shift.

Many thanks to the Ashland Food Co-op for sponsoring this pick-up!

02/11/2026

Hi Wonderful Food Donors...the Ashland Food Project pick-up is THIS Saturday, February 14th!

12/11/2025

Well, well - it's that time of year again. Jolly Green Bag Day! The Ashland Food Project pickup is THIS Saturday, December 13.

Please leave your green bag(s) out where your Neighborhood Coordinator can see it/them by 9:00 AM (unless your NC told you otherwise!).

MOST NEEDED ITEMS:
Beef Stew
Beef soup
Cereal
Chili
Canned protein – chicken, beef, salmon
Canned spaghetti sauce
Beans – refried, garbanzo, pintos
Pork and beans
Shelf stable milk alternatives
Broth – chicken, vegetable, beef
Tofu
Tuna
Peanut butter (creamy and crunchy) 16 oz jars
Vegetable Oil
Baby wipes
Diapers – size 5 & 6 only
Cat food – wet and dry
Brown paper bags

NO 32 oz yogurt containers
NO Egg cartons
NO Dog food

Thank you and Merry/Happy Everything!The

11/18/2025

ASK A FRIEND!
A message from Sally Kirkpatrick
AFP President and Food Bank Volunteer

In my last message, I mentioned I’d be sharing stories of neighbors whose lives have been directly impacted by your generosity.

Meet one of our longtime clients, a senior woman who has quietly relied on the Ashland Community Food Bank for over five years. She’s lived in six different places during that time, from a mobile home to hotel rooms to temporary housing. Her son has stayed with her on and off, and together, they’ve faced the challenge of making ends meet each month.

“I was on food stamps before I started coming to the Food Bank, but they never covered the whole month. When my son was living with me, it was even harder. The last week or two of every month, we just ran out of food. I’d buy whatever was on sale, but it was never enough.”

Walking into the Food Bank for the first time wasn’t easy. She carried a deep sense of guilt, believing the food should go to others who might need it more.

“I had a roof over my head, so I felt like I didn’t deserve the help. I avoided taking sandwiches or ready-made meals from the Free Table so others, especially people without a kitchen could have them.”

But the truth is, she needed help, too. And your donations made that help possible.

“Now, I don’t run out of food until maybe the last couple of days of the month. I can stretch my food stamps, and with the food from the Food Bank, I don’t have to choose between rent, utilities, and groceries.”

When asked what life would be like without the Food Bank, her answer was immediate:

“Oh boy… honestly, two weeks out of every month, I’d be starving. Really.”

Today, she’s stable in her own apartment. She still visits the Food Bank and still feels immense gratitude for every green bag that shows up.

“I’m so thankful. One day I hope I can donate food back, so I can help someone the way I’ve been helped.”

This is your kindness at work.

If you haven’t yet joined the Ask A Friend campaign, please consider doing so. You don’t need a big pitch, just tell someone why you give, and invite them to join you.

👉 Sign up a friend at www.ashlandfoodproject.com

11/18/2025

Just a quick reminder that the next pickup is Saturday, December 13 ... less than a month away! There are a lot of holiday specials in the grocery stores as we approach the holidays! Stock up!

Many of the recipients do not have access to a kitchen, so ready-to-eat is always a good option.

Cereal
Hearty Soups with lift-off lids
Dried Beans
Rice
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Applesauce
Dried Fruits
Peanut Butter
Canned Fruit
Canned protein (chicken)

Re-usable CLOTH bags
Children's books, including Spanish-language

10/05/2025

Well, what do ya know - the Ashland Food Project pickup is this coming Saturday, October 11. Please leave your lovely green bag(s) out by 9 AM (unless you have heard otherwise from your Neighborhood Coordinator).

Should be an active day in Ashland - there will be a city-wide mock emergency evacuation on Saturday ... and, of course, the evacuation route is on the way to the Ashland Community Food Bank, so our Neighborhood Coordinators will have some fun dropping off your donations! An Ashland traffic jam! Who knew!?!

Anyway, remember to put out your food donations!

If you would like to donate online, go to www.ashlandfoodproject.com.

And while you're there, please consider ASKING A FRIEND to be a donor ... more details will be delivered on Saturday, or go online! We need your help recruiting new food donors!

Building Community. Sharing Food. One Green Bag (or two) at a Time!

09/18/2025

The October 11th Ashland Food Project pickup is fast approaching!

Please fill your green bag(s) with non-perishable food!

08/03/2025

The Ashland Food Project pickup is this coming Saturday, August 9th.

Shop local to support your neighbors!