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Nourish Together:
stock the fridge, feed the family
A monthly community giving circle dedicated to keeping essential fridge and freezer staples stocked for Bloomington families — the items that rarely get donated but matter most.
Why this matters right now: Recent cuts to federal and state assistance have increased Pathways' fundraising needs. Nourish Together helps meet our food pantry needs through community partnerships — freeing up funds to better support families in other ways.
Simple, flexible, impactful
Nourish Together is designed to be easy for participants and transformational for families. Here's all you need to know.
Pick one or more fridge or freezer staples from the list below — things your community can realistically gather each month.
Pledge a set amount of your chosen item each month for a six-month cycle (March–August or September–February). Then extend if you'd like!
Drop items off at Pathways, or we can arrange a pickup — whatever works best for you and your group.
Fridge & freezer staples
Why fridge and freezer items? Non-perishable canned goods are the most commonly donated food items — and we're grateful for them. But fresh and frozen proteins, dairy, and produce are what families actually need to cook real meals. These items are rarely donated, which is exactly why Nourish Together focuses on them.
Whole or 2% preferred for children
Block or shredded, any variety
Cartons of 12 or 18
Breasts, thighs, or ground
Frozen, any package size
Sticks or tubs
Mixed, green beans, corn, peas
Apples, oranges, bananas
Individual cups or large containers
Don't see your item? Reach out — we welcome any fridge or freezer staple that helps families cook real meals.
What to expect as a participant
Nourish Together is designed to be flexible and work with your community's capacity. Here's what participation looks like.
Cycles run March–August or September–February. The initial commitment is six months, with the option to extend for another cycle.
Offices, faith communities, neighborhoods, clubs — Nourish Together works well when a group pools their contributions each month.
Drop items off at Pathways (827 W. 14th Ct, Mon–Fri 7:35 AM–5:15 PM) or we can arrange a pickup if that's easier.
There's no required quantity — you decide what your group can realistically commit to each month. Every contribution counts.
Ready to nourish together?
Fill out the sign-up form to let us know which items you can pledge and when you'd like to start. We'll follow up to confirm your commitment and work out the details.
Sign up on JotFormQuestions? Email shampton@btownpathways.org
Looking for other ways to support our pantry?
Host a food drive, make a financial donation, or check our Amazon Wish List for other needed items.