So thankful for these guys! And Anyone out there that's struggling to feed themselves but have never used a food bank/pantry before…DONT BE ASHAMED TOO! That's what they're there for.
Made a delicious spicy peanut noodle with fried kale,carrots,peas,& spiced chicken breasts. Also baby carrots and the Biggest,Freshest,and tastiest cucumber I've ever had. Desert is mofoin KEY LIME PIE,& Vanilla yogurt! ( I almost had a heart attack when I saw a key lime pie was up for grabs🤍💣🤍🥳)
They also gave me makings for tacos including a can of refried beans,ground beef,taco kit,fresh spinach,cheddar cheese and with the leftover chicken I can make fajitas with the kale and some tortilla wraps they also gave. Breakfasts for the next week are coffee,granola bars,yogurt, many types of oatmeal,hard boiled eggs(either make egg/cheese sandwiches or eat the eggs by themselves),sausages,cherries & apple slices. Plus other goodies,& I'm in a small town and it's once/wk (except on cheque wk) & all of the volunteers are So Sweet & happy to be able to help,& the other clients are also nice,relaxed folk. Some donateers/food banks really do try to make the clients feel special,& just because we're poor, doesn't mean we're not allowed to be able to eat healthy or have real nice treats every once and a while.
So once again for anyone out there that needs help but might feel "shame" please just DONT! No one at or working at food banks are judgemental in any way. Personally I only go when I need it,& I like to give back during the times I'm doing well for myself. I hope everyone is able to keep their bellies full! Good luck y'all!
by cilvher-coyote
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And I just came up with an ANAZING new “stoner food”
Took a slice of this epic cucumber,put a piece of key like pie on top w a dollop of yogurt and HOLY HECKUM! The crunch,the sweetness,than the feel of the graham cracker crust, & the flavs mixed together are So Good! Yum!
Thank you for sharing this. I raise awareness for food resources and pick ups for people without cars (absolutely bare minimum public transportation here) – there’s SO MUCH that gets given back to the community. Publix (SE USA) and Trader Joe’s send all their stuff the day it’s past best by, Target too. Meal kits, produce, baked goods, SO MUCH.
Don’t forget to donate back to the food bank when you get back onto your feet.
I’m glad you had such a positive experience and aren’t hungry anymore. 🌻
I recently visited a food bank. With that particular one, it had a lot of produce. I love fresh veggies. However, they eere far from fresh so they are close to rotting upon picking them. The zucchini & cucumbers were bad in three days. The yellow squash and pears were the only thing that held up. The potatoes started sprouting a week later. I tried to salvage them by cutting off the sprouts, but after Googling safety issues eating them could result in making me sick.
However, I was grateful for the canned items & especially the frozen meat/poultry section. They had some excellent selections. My favorite was the frozen pollock.
Food banks are literally life savers.
>I like to give back during the times I’m doing well for myself.
This is the essence of Mutual Aid, which I’m a big fan of.
I’ve heard that some food banks are also connected with groups that help people find jobs.
>Feeding America food banks will help neighbors in need secure jobs in their local communities. Through the workforce development pilot, Feeding America food banks in eight markets will pinpoint the necessary workforce training and job search support required for higher wage opportunities within specific communities. The program will help low-income individuals gain expanded access to resources necessary to acquire new skills and connections that result in higher income employment.
[https://globalfintechseries.com/banking/hsbc-and-microsoft-join-forces-to-support-the-new-feeding-america-workforce-development-initiative/](https://globalfintechseries.com/banking/hsbc-and-microsoft-join-forces-to-support-the-new-feeding-america-workforce-development-initiative/)
Even if it’s a bulletin board in the distribution center posting jobs that need filling locally, still a great idea.