An organized collection of non-perishable, highly desired items donated to a food shelf. Some of these items include: cereal, canned and dry soups, canned fruits and vegetables, macaroni and cheese, boxed meals, peanut butter, jelly, condiments, baking items, pancake mix, syrup, canned fish and meat, juice, spaghetti sauce, pasta, rice, healthy snacks, and personal items, i.e., body soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, laundry detergent, deodorant, dish soap, razors, diapers, toilet paper and other paper products.