Don't Throw That Out!

Your Leftovers Provide For Our Locals in Need

ABOUT
LEFTOVERS 4 LOCALS

Leftovers 4 Locals is a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit ministry created to collect leftover items from the Missouri Tri-Lakes area's vacationing guests as they're leaving town—turning excess into impact for local families. These items are donated to local Blessing Boxes, food pantries, and other programs that support the underprivileged and food-insecure families in our communities.

WHAT CAN YOU DONATE?

Food

Please consider donating the following unopened food items:

Canned Goods: Dents and recently expired are okay, but must have labels still intact.
Unopened or individually wrapped snacks, cereals, pasta, dried goods, etc.
Drinks: Any unopened canned or bottled drinks, juice boxes, etc, but no alcoholic beverages.
Perishable foods: fruits, vegetables
We can not use any cooked leftovers or opened items.

Hygiene & Other Items

We provide for families who would be grateful for unopened or slightly used hygiene, daily care items, and pet food. Please consider donating the following leftover items:

Hygiene items: Bottled shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, etc.
Daily care items: Toilet paper, paper towels, diapers, wipes, individually packaged sanitary items, etc.
Pet items: Dry or unopened wet, canned, or bagged foods.
Other items: Any other items that you purchased for your trip and don't have room to take home, we'll donate them to those who can use them.