nonperishable
adjective
non·per·ish·able
ˌnän-ˈper-i-shə-bəl 
-ˈpe-ri-
: processed or packaged to withstand prolonged storage : not perishable
nonperishable staples
… canned vegetables, boxed cereals and other nonperishable packaged foods.—
Frank D. Roylance
Frank D. Roylance
nonperishable
noun
plural nonperishables
Cod was also the original traveling food—dried and salted, it was one of the world's first nonperishables …
—Molly Benjamin
Molly Benjamin
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Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations for the Feeding Heroes initiative to help local military families in need.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
The airport has put out green donation bins accepting nonperishable food and personal care items for unpaid federal airport workers, according to a social media post from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Bring nonperishable food items to donate and receive $2 off admission.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The Sandberg family has asked participating fans that in lieu of flowers to bring a nonperishable food item to Gallagher Way for donation to the Nourishing Hope and Most Blessed Trinity food pantries.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
The airport has put out green donation bins accepting nonperishable food and personal care items for unpaid federal airport workers, according to a social media post from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Bring nonperishable food items to donate and receive $2 off admission.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The Sandberg family has asked participating fans that in lieu of flowers to bring a nonperishable food item to Gallagher Way for donation to the Nourishing Hope and Most Blessed Trinity food pantries.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Nonperishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonperishable. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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