Community Corner: Healthy Savannah encourages donations of nutritious foods to support Coastal Georgia families

Top 10 Healthy Foods to Donate

Canned vegetables (low-sodium)
Canned fruit (in juice or water, not syrup)
Dried or canned beans and lentils
Brown rice and whole grain pasta
Oats and whole grain cereals (low-sugar)
Peanut butter and other nut butters
Canned tuna, salmon, or chicken (in water)
Shelf-stable milk or milk alternatives
Unsalted nuts and seeds
Cooking essentials like olive oil

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