so the 8 year old girl that drove to target hit a mailbox along the way, spent $400, and was sipping on a frappuccino when police arrived 😭 i have to stan!
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!
you’ve spent ur whole life looking at ‘em or looking to ‘em… but now it’s time to start being one of ‘em. you’re the star of ur story… the only one u get to write, and the only one so get it right. welcome to the next chapter of our band, this family, and the rest of ur life ★
Arielle Anderson and Alexandria Verner received posthumous degrees in the College of Natural Science commencement ceremony on May 6. Families of the two students who died in the mass shooting on campus this semester accepted the degrees on their behalf. https://t.co/5FBkyWu7DB
His name is #RalphYarl and I’m sick and tired of this feeling…my heart completely broke when I learned this precious 16-year-old, who accidentally rang the door of the wrong address in an attempt to pick up his siblings, was shot in the head… (1/3)
John Hao is an international student from China who was a victim of the shooting at MSU on Monday night. His injuries include being paralyzed from the chest down and as he recovers the financial burden will be substantial. Please donate if you can
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In November 2021, four students were killed after a student opened fire inside Oxford High School.
Oxford Strong became a rallying cry for the school and the surrounding community. Some of its students attend Michigan State today.