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 trying out Midjourney, and I think I created what I can only describe as the beginning of a science fiction story for kids.
I cannot stop staring at this image and think of the story it's telling.
What do you see?
A man with an AR-15 rifle was stopped by a security guard after entering a substance abuse treatment clinic in Buffalo, New York, and the situation was caught on video. https://t.co/BnTnAopj2R
Daughter participates @accent_global#paris#cuboulderabroad#studyabroad. Housing is not as promised. One of her friends got harassed in the laundry room by a tall guy asking for her room number. He didn't let her go until she gave her Instagram. That's not a safe place to be.
Daughter participates @accent_global#paris#cuboulderabroad#studyabroad. Housing is not as promised. One of her friends got harassed in the laundry room by a tall guy asking for her room number. He didn't let her go until she gave her Instagram. That's not a safe place to be.
@accent_global Eight girls from University of Colorado #Boulder on your #studyabroad program is currently put in a bad neighborhood hotel in Bagnolet #Paris instead of Student Residence and getting harrassed daily. Can u fix it? r u listening? https://t.co/wHfAImGg94
Fast-moving grass fire south of Boulder visible from our office. Multiple wildfires burning across the county.
This is becoming a very high impact wind event for our area, please take it seriously and abide by any evacuation orders from local authorities.