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Supporting WCFP
The Washington County Food Pantry relies on community donations for support. We could not serve those in need without donations!
Joseph’s Coat is a 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts are tax-deductible.
Your help is appreciated!
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De-clutter for a great cause
Donate to Joseph’s Coat
Joseph’s Coat is a thrift store located within the same building as the Washington County Food Pantry.
We accept donations of gently used clothing, toys, household items, and some furniture and appliances.
We cannot accept car seats, large entertainment centers, or older style televisions (flat screen televisions are accepted).
100% of the money generated from Joseph’s Coat is used to purchase food for the WCFP. Donations are accepted anytime the store is open.
Blair Family Fare Off-site Dropbox
You’ll find a drop-off location in the Family Fare parking lot.
Fort Calhoun Off-site Dropbox
Items for Joseph’s Coat can also be donated at our Fort Calhoun Off-site Dropbox located at 12th and Adams Street.
Donate to Joseph’s Coat
Joseph’s Coat is a thrift store located within the same building as the Washington County Food Pantry.
We accept donations of gently used clothing, toys, household items, and some furniture and appliances.
We cannot accept car seats, large entertainment centers, or older style televisions (flat screen televisions are accepted).
100% of the money generated from Joseph’s Coat is used to purchase food for the WCFP. Donations are accepted anytime the store is open.
Blair Family Fare Off-site Dropbox
You’ll find a drop-off location in the Family Fare parking lot.
Fort Calhoun Off-site Dropbox
Items for Joseph’s Coat can also be donated at our Fort Calhoun Off-site Dropbox located at 12th and Adams Street.
Food
We accept most all types of food donations.
The most common items we generally need are:
- Rice
- Pasta
- Spaghetti sauce
- Soups
- Canned fruit
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Canned broth
- Individually wrapped toothbrushes
- Or select items from our Amazon Wish List
We will accept eggs, pork, beef, fish, wild game, and venison. Fresh fruits and vegetables are welcome.
Any donation helps
Consider a recurring donation
Monetary Donations
Checks may be dropped off in person or may be mailed.
Washington County Food Pantry
1737 Washington St
Blair, NE 68008
Online Donations
Planned Giving/Endowment Fund
Ensure your donation will be used to benefit your community for generations to come.
We have established an endowment fund with the Washington County Community Foundation.
Legacy/estate/planned gifts may be either cash or non-cash assets.
Click here to contact the Washington County Community Foundation for more information.
Plan for the future
It is SUPER SIMPLE to help us!
Spark Good and Round Up Online at Walmart
How to Spark Good and Round Up Online at Walmart
STEP 1: Visit walmart.com/sparkgood and sign in to your Walmart.com account
STEP 2: Search for JOSEPHS COAT INC (we are first on the list)
STEP 3: Once you choose JOSEPHS COAT INC, go to the Round Up box and click “Select this Charity”
STEP 4: Review the FAQs and the Terms of Use
STEP 5: Start rounding up every time you shop.
STEP 6: Tell others about Round Up. Help promote this opportunity to donate to the Joseph’s Coat/Washington Co. Food Pantry.
To Round Up using the Walmart App
STEP 1: Click “Account” on the lower right-hand corner.
STEP 2: Under manage account, click “Giving & Impact”. It will direct you to a web browser.
STEP 3: Click “Select local charity”. Select JOSEPHS COAT INC
STEP 4: Once you choose JOSEPHS COAT INC, click “Select”.
STEP 5: Review the Terms of Use. Click “Done! Start making an impact” to confirm your charity selection. When you refresh the browser, your charity selection will be updated.