How to Use nonperishable in a Sentence

nonperishable

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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
  • The nonperishable items would be saved for Bryant’s loved ones, who remained at the forefront of the thoughts of the men inside the arena.
    Mike Finger, ExpressNews.com, 3 Feb. 2020
  • But even if the research doesn’t bear it out, nonperishable food seems like a sure bet.
    Rachel Sugar, Vox, 15 Nov. 2018
  • Bring a nonperishable food item to help restock the shelves of the Evergreen Park Food Pantry.
    Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2023
  • 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
  • The investment will allow the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to stock the pantry with fresh and nonperishable foods.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 15 June 2021
  • 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
  • In the kits are nonperishable items such as rice, beans, pasta and canned meats, as well as fruits, diapers and pet food.
    Sara Cline, ExpressNews.com, 20 Mar. 2020
  • 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
  • Please bring a nonperishable food item for the Pewaukee Food Pantry.
    Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • Fill up the bag with canned goods and nonperishable items and do bicep curls, says Oyegun (@mystsfitness on Instagram).
    Michael Candelaria, OrlandoSentinel.com, 9 Mar. 2018
  • Store shelves have been stripped of essentials and nonperishable food items.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2021
  • There is no fee to join the parade, but entrants are asked to make a donation of nonperishable food or money to the South Elgin Food Pantry.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2023
  • Bring a nonperishable food item for a free ticket/bonus drawing.
    baltimoresun.com, 12 Sep. 2019
  • Those in need will be given boxes of nonperishable food items.
    Hunter Johnson, Dallas News, 24 Mar. 2020
  • 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
  • The event is free, but participants are asked to bring nonperishable foods to donate.
    Eddie Morales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2020
  • In just two days, the nonprofit club was able to collect just over 1,000 pounds of nonperishable food items for donation.
    Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Dec. 2020
  • Those attending are asked to bring canned food or nonperishable food for the Ramona Food & Clothes Closet.
    Ramona Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2019
  • Visitors are asked to donate a nonperishable canned good for the Houston Food Bank.
    Houston Chronicle, 19 Feb. 2018
  • Campers are asked to bring nonperishable food items to benefit the San Diego Rescue Mission.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2022
  • The downstairs will be focused more on nonperishable goods.
    Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2018
  • There’s bedding, nonperishable food, Pop Tarts, noodles, soup cans, beans and rice.
    Liz Bowie, baltimoresun.com, 11 June 2019
  • Take a nonperishable food donation for a free skate rental.
    Dallas News, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Drop off nonperishable food items at the contactless drive-through between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
    Star Tribune, 26 Mar. 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • The backstage area also served as a shelter for nonperishable food during the Cold War, according to History Colorado.
    John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 16 May 2024
  • Have an emergency kit that includes flashlights and extra batteries, water, nonperishable food and blankets.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024

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