Casserole and Bag Lunch Ministries
Your donation of a homemade casserole, bag lunch, or essential food items is a simple but effective way to show your neighbors that you care, and helps us provide three meals each day for nearly 200 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. Thank you for your support!
All food donations are accepted daily from 9am – 5pm at our Central Kitchen
Address: 1133 Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Door W6 (at the back of the Job Center)
If you would like to schedule a specific drop off time or if you have any other questions, please contact Janet at jbrubaker@stvincentdayton.org.
Please follow all updated guidelines and recipes carefully to ensure your neighbors receive fresh, nutritious meals.
Food Items Needed
- Canned fruit (large #10 cans preferred)
- Canned vegetables (large #10 cans preferred)
- Individual fruit cups (i.e. applesauce, mixed fruit)
- Shelf-stable protein items (i.e., canned chicken, canned fish (tuna/salmon), peanut butter, beans)
- Cooking oil
- Sugar
- Condiments (mayo, mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, barbecue sauce)
- Regular Ground Coffee
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Cream soups (cream of mushroom, chicken, etc.)
- Cereal
- Salad Dressings
- Jelly
- Seasonings
- Deli lunch meat (Turkey is a favorite)
- Sliced cheese
- Sliced whole grain bread
- Personal size bags of chips
- Cases of water
- Juice boxes
Casserole Donation
It takes about 14 casseroles to serve one meal for all our guests, which makes this a great service opportunity for your church or service group!
Please use our most currently UPDATED Casserole Donation Guide (updated January 2026). This guide provides approved recipes with substitution options, helpful information for organizing a casserole drive, and important food safety information.
Reminder: Casseroles must be delivered all together and FROZEN.
Bag Lunch Donation
We serve approximately 200 bag lunches daily for guests staying at the shelter.
For many who arrive after-hours or who miss shelter mealtimes due to work, school, or other appointments, a bag lunch may be their main meal of the day.
Your help in providing these meals can make someone’s whole day! Please use our most current Bag Lunch Donation Guide (updated January 2026) for full information.
Questions? Contact us at kitchen@stvincentdayton.org
Contact Us:
St. Vincent de Paul Society, Dayton
124 West Apple St.
Dayton, OH 45402
Fax: 937.222.7944
info@stvincentdayton.org
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