How to Use nonperishable in a Sentence
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But even if the research doesn’t bear it out, nonperishable food seems like a sure bet.
—Rachel Sugar, Vox, 15 Nov. 2018
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Those in need will be given boxes of nonperishable food items.
—Hunter Johnson, Dallas News, 24 Mar. 2020
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Bring a nonperishable food item for a free ticket/bonus drawing.
—baltimoresun.com, 12 Sep. 2019
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Store shelves have been stripped of essentials and nonperishable food items.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2021
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Chung said people should try to stock up with a two-week supply of nonperishable food and water.
—Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2021
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Canned goods and other nonperishable food items will be collected at the start of the event.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2023
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Guests are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the library's holiday food drive.
—Randal Seyler, arkansasonline.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Think nonperishable goods, snacks, boxed meals, bottled water, juice, and bread.
—Sara Weinreb, Bon Appétit, 25 Mar. 2021
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Stocking up on groceries is a good idea, but eating nonperishable foods can be no fun after a while.
—Kurtis Lee, latimes.com, 9 Sep. 2017
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That box usually comes with a two to three day supply of nonperishable food supplies.
—Lily Altavena, azcentral, 24 Apr. 2018
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What are Kentucky's laws on selling nonperishable food from your home?
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
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The event is free, but participants are asked to bring nonperishable foods to donate.
—Eddie Morales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2020
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His wife and three children haven’t arrived yet, so Bloom has bought only nonperishable items.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Feb. 2023
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Top off your gas tank and check your stock of water, nonperishable foods, pet food, medicine, batteries and flashlights.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
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And, be sure to stock it with water, shoes, nonperishable food, medications, a first aid kit and maybe a change of clothes.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
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The stores have some nonperishable and frozen foods, too, for people who can’t travel to the few discount grocery stores left in the area.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 29 June 2020
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He was told the church could supply and deliver half a million dollars of nonperishable items.
—David Noyce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Nov. 2020
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Parents drove up in their cars to collect backpacks full of nonperishable food, boxes of produce, and milk.
—Alexis Oatman, cleveland, 29 Sep. 2020
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Check on flashlights, batteries, first-aid kits, and nonperishable food.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
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The storefronts have bins set out to collect donated nonperishable items.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Oct. 2025
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In one area, volunteers filled baskets to the brim with nonperishable food items and a gift card for a holiday turkey or ham.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, NOLA.com, 25 Dec. 2017
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There’s bedding, nonperishable food, Pop Tarts, noodles, soup cans, beans and rice.
—Liz Bowie, baltimoresun.com, 11 June 2019
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The event, which has been on a summer break, will include a look at Canstruction, sculptures made of nonperishable food items.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2022
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Avoid the pre-storm blitz at the grocery store by stocking your pantry with nonperishable items, such as snack bars, cereal and shelf-stable milk.
—Megan Buerger, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2021
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Just place your unexpired, nonperishable food donations in bags, and place the bags where they can be seen easily from the street.
—Tracy Trobridge, baltimoresun.com, 5 Mar. 2021
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Please bring a nonperishable food item for the Pewaukee Food Pantry.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2022
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Bring a new, unwrapped toy or nonperishable food item to donate for admission to the Snow Zone.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 2 Dec. 2024
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Those who wish to contribute to the food bank now have a local spot, located in the lobby, to donate nonperishable food.
—Susan Soldavin, baltimoresun.com, 22 Jan. 2021
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The run time is an hour, and the group is also collecting nonperishable food at the door for the SVdP food pantry.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Mar. 2023
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Bring nonperishable food items to donate and receive $2 off admission.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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