Back-to-School PB&J Drive

As students head back to school, one lunchbox favorite never goes out of style… the peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

For many families across Metro Detroit, keeping the pantry stocked with simple, shelf-stable lunch essentials can be a challenge. Peanut butter, other nut and seed butters, jams, and jellies are staples that can quickly become a breakfast, lunch, or snack.

This August, Forgotten Harvest is collecting nonperishable PB&J essentials to help families start the school year with confidence.

How You Can Help
Donate jars of peanut butter
👉 Donate almond butter, sunflower butter (SunButter), or other shelf-stable nut and seed butters
👉 Donate grape jelly, strawberry jam, fruit preserves, or honey
👉Make a monetary donation, allowing Forgotten Harvest to purchase additional lunchtime essentials

Together, we can help ensure Metro Detroit families have access to nutritious everything they need to get the school year started right.

Did You Know?
Peanut butter is an excellent source of plant-based protein and healthy fats, while fruit spreads can add flavor and energy to quick meals. Because these foods are shelf-stable, they’re among the most requested pantry staples and help families prepare meals whenever they’re needed.

LUNCHBOX WISHLIST
– Peanut Butter
– Almond Butter
– SunButter
– Cashew Butter
– Grape Jelly
– Strawberry Jam
– Fruit Preserves
– Honey

Feel free to go big or small, every contribution makes a difference!

Prefer to Donate Online? 

Can’t bring items in person? You can still support each month’s theme by giving a monetary donation. We will use these funds to purchase baking ingredients and other theme-relevant goods for the drive.