Donation day
Support your fellow Southwestern Pennsylvanians and enjoy free Zoo admission during this special day of gratitude!
In cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank , we are inviting guests to join in Donation Day on Wednesday, December 27. All guests receive free entry, and we request the donation of non-perishable items, such as dry and canned goods, to support neighbors facing food insecurity this winter.
Donation items will be collected in the Zoo parking lot through daytime operating hours on the 27th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For an item to qualify, it must be non-perishable, shelf stable, and has not reached its expiration date. Please see a full list of the Food Bank’s most-needed items below.
Wednesday, December 27
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Your Donation
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Free Admission!
Most-Needed Items
Of the following items, pop-top cans and microwavable cups preferred. No glass, please.
- Canned Fruits packed in 100% Juice
- Low Sodium/No Salt Added Canned Vegetables
- Low Sodium/No Salt Added Canned Beans and Soup
- Canned Tuna or Chicken packed in Water
- Whole-Grain Cereal, Oats, and Pasta
- Peanut Butter
- Paper Products, such as toilet paper, paper towels, and tissues
- Household Items, such as cleaning supplies, soap, and detergent
- Hygiene Items, such as sanitary products, razors, deodorant, toothpaste, and toothbrushes
- Items for Infants & Kids, such as diapers, wipes, Pedialyte, granola bars, crackers, juice boxes. No baby food, please.
- Items for Seniors, such as nutritional shakes, drinks, and adult hygiene products
PDF documents: Click to download or print this list , or learn more about the work of our partners at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank .