Flavors of Our Community Pantry Packs
Volunteer at home for Flavors of Our Community to help ensure local food shelves are stocked with culturally relevant food items, so people of all cultures have access to foods, flavors and spices they are familiar with.
Please include all listed items in each pack to the best of your ability. We acknowledge the current food shortage challenges and the potential for items to be unavailable at local stores.
Latinx Staples (dried)
1 (16 oz bag) Dry Beans (black, red or pinto)
1 (28 oz bag) White Rice
1 (4.4 lb bag) Maseca Flour
Place all items in a 2-gallon Ziploc bag
Latinx Staples (canned)
1 (15 oz can) Corn, whole kernel
1 (14.5 oz can) Diced Tomatoes
1 (12 oz can) Jalapeño
1 (16 oz can) Refried Beans
1 (12 oz can) Tomato Paste
Place all items in a 1-gallon Ziploc bag
Latinx Spices
1 (2.5 oz) Cinnamon
1 (0.6 oz) Cumin
1 (2.5 oz) Chili Powder
1 (3 oz) Garlic Powder
1 (8 oz) Goya Seasoning
Place all items in a 1-gallon Ziploc bag
Southeast Asian Sauces
1 (8 oz) Chili Garlic Sauce
1 (7 oz) Fish Sauce
1 (10 oz) Hoisin Sauce
1 (17 oz) Siracha Sauce
1 (10 oz) Soy Sauce
Place all items in a 1-gallon Ziploc bag
Southeast Asian Staples
1 (4 oz can) Asian Mackerels or Sardines
1 (14 oz can) Baby Corn (whole)
1 (8 oz can) Bamboo Shoots
1 (5 oz box) Bean Thread Noodles
1 (14 oz can) Coconut Milk
1 (14 oz box) Rice Noodles
Place all items in a 2-gallon Ziploc bag
Afghan Staples
1 (16 oz bag) Dried Lentils
1 (16 oz bag) Dried Split Peas
1 (16 oz bag) Dried Kidney Beans
1 (15 oz can) Garbanzo Beans
1 (32 oz) Basmati Rice
1 Box of Tea (black or green)
Place all items in a 2-gallon Ziploc bag
Afghan Spices
1 (1 oz) Cardamom
1 (2 oz) Coriander
1 (0.2 oz) Dill Weed
1 (2 oz) Paprika
1 (1 oz) Turmeric
Place all items in a quart or 1-gallon Ziploc bag
East African Staples
1 (16 oz bag) Dried Lentils
1 (16 oz bag) Garbanzo Beans
1 (16 oz bag) Red Kidney Beans
1 (32 oz bag) Basmati Rice
1 (10 oz bag) Dates
1 (0.7 oz ) Curry Powder
Place all items in a 2-gallon Ziploc bag
Karen Spices
1 (1 oz) Turmeric
1 (2 oz) Black Pepper
1 (2 oz) Ginger
1 (3 oz) Garlic Powder
1 (8 oz) Chili Garlic Sauce
1 (7 oz) Fish Sauce
Place all items in a 1-gallon Ziploc bag
Karen Staples
1 (4 oz can) Sardines
1 (8 oz can) Bamboo Shoots
1 (14 oz box) Rice Noodles
1 (28 oz bag) Jasmine Rice
1 Box of Tea (green)
1 (24 oz) Vegetable Oil
Place all items in a 2-gallon Ziploc bag
Indigenous Staples*
1 (24 oz) Corn Meal (whole grain, stone ground)
1 (6 oz) Dried Cranberries
1 (32 oz) Vegetable Broth
1 (16 oz) Sunflower Oil
Place all items in a 2-gallon Ziploc bag
*Indigenous Staples
Foods in their most natural, whole form are of utmost importance in the Indigenous culture. When purchasing items for this pack, please do your best to select organic items (if possible) without additives (check the ingredient list).
Native produced food items are often more difficult and more costly to access, so we are accepting the following items individually (not as a pack).
All items must be Native Harvested/Produced (will be listed on label).
Wild Rice (any size bag)
Chokecherry Jam (any size jar)
Pure Maple Syrup (any size bottle)
These items are most often available at your local Co-Op grocery store (Wedge, Seward, Lakewinds). We encourage you to explore a store near you!
Pantry Pack Shopping Notes
The average cost per pack ranges between $10–$25 depending on the type.
Items can be found at your local global food supermarket or standard grocery store. Check these areas of the grocery store:
- Global Ethnic Foods aisle
- Spice section (size listed can be adjusted based on store availability)
- Canned meats / fish section
- Baking aisle