So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.
In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!
I’m the sweetest person you’ll ever meet, genuinely. Ask anyone that actually knows me 😂 but give me a reason to show you how quick that can switch up and I’ll make you cry bitch
someone asked me how do i “stay positive” and girl, the answer is i don’t. i don’t force myself to “stay” anything. i let myself feel. i let myself flow. i allow myself to have shitty days. once i get thru that, i pull myself together & remember there are goals to meet.
‼️BIRMINGHAM‼️ YALL BE ON THE LOOKOUT.
SHE SAW A TODDLER ON THE SIDE OF I-459S around 9:30pm Thursday night. PULLED OVER TO HELP. SHE HASNT BEEN HEARD FROM SINCE. HER PHONE, WATCH, AND CAR WERE LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.