Key Takeaways

• Apple Autos Ford locations are collecting shelf-stable food donations for Load Up for Common Good.
• The campaign runs June 1–30, 2026.
• Donations support local food needs through 360 Communities.
• Participating Apple Ford locations include Apple Valley, Shakopee, and White Bear Lake.
• Recommended items include canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, boxed meals, and other non-perishable pantry staples.
• Opened, expired, homemade, refrigerated, frozen, or perishable items should not be donated.
• Readers can learn more at the Apple Autos Load Up for Common Good landing page.

Apple Autos Ford Locations Are Helping Local Families

Load Up for Common Good gives Apple Autos customers, employees, neighbors, and local families a practical way to help. The campaign asks for shelf-stable food items that can be collected at Apple Ford locations and directed toward community food support through 360 Communities (source: https://www.appleautos.com/ford-feeding-america-june-2026/).

For Apple Autos, this effort connects directly to what community support should look like. It is not complicated. It is neighbors helping neighbors with items many families already buy during a regular grocery trip.

The images for the campaign say it clearly: “Load Up for Common Good.” That message fits the work. A bag of canned goods, a box of cereal, or a jar of peanut butter can help fill a pantry and ease pressure for a local household.

What to Donate During Load Up for Common Good

The best donations are shelf-stable, unopened, and within their expiration date. Apple Autos lists canned vegetables, fruit, soup, beans, chili, tuna, chicken, pasta, rice, cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter, boxed meals, sauces, kid-friendly snacks, breakfast items, and easy-prep meals as helpful donation options.

These items matter because they are easy to store and easy for families to use. They also work well for donation drives because they do not require refrigeration or special handling.

Where to Drop Off Food Donations

Food donations can be dropped off at three Apple Autos Ford locations in Minnesota. Bring your shelf-stable items inside, and the Apple Ford team can help direct you to the collection area.

Apple Ford Apple Valley

Apple Ford Apple Valley is located at 7200 150th St West, Apple Valley, MN 55124. This location is accepting shelf-stable food items now through June 30, 2026.

Apple Ford Shakopee

Apple Ford Shakopee is located at 1624 Weston Court, Shakopee, MN 55379. This location is accepting shelf-stable food items now through June 30, 2026 .

Apple Ford White Bear Lake

Apple Ford White Bear Lake is located at 1493 East County Road E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. This location is accepting shelf-stable food items now through June 30, 2026.

FAQs

What is Load Up for Common Good?

Load Up for Common Good is a Ford Building Together food drive supported by Apple Autos Ford locations to collect shelf-stable food items for local families through 360 Communities.

When does the Apple Autos food drive run?

The food drive runs from June 1 through June 30, 2026.

Where can I donate food?

You can donate at Apple Ford Apple Valley, Apple Ford Shakopee, or Apple Ford White Bear Lake.

What food items should I bring?

Bring unopened, shelf-stable food items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, boxed meals, sauces, snacks, and breakfast items.

Can I donate frozen or refrigerated food?

No. Please avoid refrigerated, frozen, homemade, opened, expired, or perishable food items.

Do donations support local families?

Yes. Donations help provide food support for local individuals and families through 360 Communities.

Where can I learn more?

You can learn more on the Apple Autos Load Up for Common Good landing page at https://www.appleautos.com/ford-feeding-america-june-2026/.