How You Can Help: Current Needs at The Banquet
At The Banquet, we rely on the generosity of our community to meet the daily needs of our guests. Our Wish List highlights the items that help us prepare meals, maintain our facilities, and provide essential support services.
Every donation—big or small—makes a direct impact by keeping our programs running smoothly and ensuring a welcoming, dignified environment for those we serve.
The Following Items are Needed to Serve Meals to Our Guests:
Large Size Spices
- Black Pepper
- Cinnamon
- Chili Powder
- Granulated Garlic
- Italian Seasoning
- Marjoram
- Onion Powder
- Oregano
- Poultry Seasoning
- Paprika
- Rubbed Sage
- Seasoning Salt
- Taco Seasoning
- White Pepper
Janitorial/Serving Supplies
- Unopened boxes of plastic Knives, Forks and Teaspoons
- Dawn Dish Soap
- 1 Gallon Bleach
- Laundry Soap Liquid H2
- Commercial Cleaning Products
Dry Goods
- 51 oz cans Cream of Chicken, Mushroom or Celery Soup
- 1 Gallon Ranch Dressing, Coleslaw Dressing and BBQ Sauce
- 1 Gallon Rice Vinegar
- #10 cans Baked, Northern and Chili Beans
- #10 cans Carrots, Green Beans, Corn and Peas
- #10 cans Diced and Sliced Potatoes
- #10 cans Country Sausage Gravy
- #10 cans Diced Tomatoes and Marinara Sauce
- #10 cans Sliced Peaches, Mandarin Oranges and Pineapple
- 114 oz or larger Ketchup
- Coffee, Ground Sealed Coffee Only
- Uncooked Rice
- Uncooked Spaghetti or Elbow Noodles
- 2 lb bags Brown Sugar
- Powdered Milk
Gift Cards ($10-$25)
- Target
- Hy-Vee
- Wal-Mart
- Visa
- MasterCard
Personal Products
- Hotel Toiletries
- Winter Gloves (Men’s, women’s, Boy’s, Girl’s & Infent’s)
- Small Personal Care items, including:
- Deodorant (men’s & women’s)
- Soap/Body wash
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Shaving Supplies
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Floss
Office Items
- Copier Paper
- Stamps
- Ziploc Bags (gallon size and bigger)