Food Donations
Thank you for your consideration in making a shelf stable food donation to Rockwood’s Got Your Back Pack program. Please donate unopened, non-expired, sealed food items.
Donations are sent home weekly with students after school. Please keep that in mind when sending large food items. No GLASS jars. Keep food items purchased to manageable sizes/weights.
Top Request (updated 11/5/25):
We’ve had a huge number of in person donation drop offs over the past few weeks, with more scheduled to drop in the coming weeks. If you are looking to donate right now, an online donation to purchase food when the current stock runs out would be greatly appreciated.
Or check back in the coming weeks for updated changes.
Together we can stock the shelves
Microwaveable Meals:
- Mac N’ Cheese Cups
- Chef Boy R Dee
- Soups
- Ramen Cup O’Soup
- Complete Meals
- Chili
Individual Wrapped Snacks:
- Granola Bars
- Pretzels/Goldfish
- Fruit Snacks
- Popcorn
- Chips/Cookies
- Cheese and Crackers
- Peanut Butter and Crackers
Pantry Staples:
- Small PLASTIC jars peanut butter and jelly
- Individual Packets of Oatmeal
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Vegetables
- Rice (no more than 2lbs bags)
- Dried Pasta (no more than 2lbs box/bag)
- Canned Spaghetti Sauce
- Canned Soup
- Instant Minute Rice
- Canned Chicken
- Canned/Packaged Tuna
- Crackers
Provide a weekend meal for a family in need:
We have crafted some easy shelf stable weekend meal ideas for families in need. If you would like to add your own twist or shelf stable dinner option, please include a recipe with your donation.
Spaghetti:
- Dry Pasta
- Canned Marinara Sauce
- Canned Diced Tomatoes
- Canned Mushrooms
Chili Mac:
- Dry Pasta (elbow mac)
- Canned Chili/Beans or Seasoning Packet
- Canned Diced Tomatoes
- Crackers
Casserole:
- Canned Tuna/Chicken
- Dry Pasta
- Canned Cream of Soup (Celery/Mushroom)
- Canned Veggies
Chipotle Bowl:
- Cilantro Lime Minute Rice
- Canned Black/Pinto Beans
- Canned Chicken
- Canned Corn/Tomatoes
- Canned Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
Need Volunteer Hours:
Rockwood Got Your Back Pack is always looking for way that community members and student groups can help support the program through volunteer hours.
Reach out to the GYBP team directly via email at: rockwoodgybp@rsdmo.org to inquire about opportunities.
Hosting a drive or collection:
If you are a school, parent group, or community organization that is interested in hosting a drive or collection that would benefit Rockwood’s Got Your Back Pack Program, please coordinate with the GYBP team via email at: rockwoodgybp@rsdmo.org
Got Your Back Pack Information Letter
Awareness Flyers that may be used:
Flyer Option 1: Provide a weekend meal for a family in need
Flyer Option 2: Together we can stock the shelves
Flyer Option 3: Together we can make a difference