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D.C.-based Bread for the City welcomes all contributions but is trying to encourage donors to give foods higher in fiber and lower in sugar and salt. Here are some items they recommend for food drive collections:
Brown Rice
Whole grain cereal, not heavily sweetened -- examples include plain oatmeal, plain grits, Shredded Wheat, Kashi Heart to Heart, Kashi Go Lean, Cheerios.
Dry beans
Canned salmon and chicken
Low sodium canned beans and vegetables
Canned fruit in its own juices
Olive oil
Monetary contributions for fresh produce
Whole grain pasta
SOURCE: Bread for the City
