Natalie M

[Fara Kaufman @justfara]

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!

[Natalie M @natalie_manier]

@thompste @iheartmindy @BarackObama This is not true. I work for the Red Cross and have been on plenty of deployments - everything we provide during our disaster relief operations is completely free. I promise.

[Natalie M @natalie_manier]

@amynewmz Omg I sold the one I found in my drawers last year for $40. FORTY

[Natalie M @natalie_manier]

@TrashBookPro DAMN THAT EVEN GOT ME

[Natalie M @natalie_manier]

@amynewmz !!!!!!!!!!!! THIS SONG

[Natalie M @natalie_manier]

@mmm_patty I LOVED EM BOTH

[pokey pup @Whatapityonyou]

How could this be happening

[vaccinated pizzalani @pizzalani]

Good morning to the add 30 seconds button on the microwave and the add 30 seconds button on the microwave only 😌

[Neil deGrasse Tyson @neiltyson]

We’re just sayin’. To abolish mask -wearing laws in some States while the rest of the Nation keeps theirs is like designating a peeing section of the swimming pool.

[SparkNotes @SparkNotes]

Me and the girls once we get the vaccine

[Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen]

Big day for complete sentences.

[Natalie M @natalie_manier]

@kathyayaIa This made my day

[James Urbaniak @JamesUrbaniak]

The hyperbole debunker has logged on

[MCU villain sympathizer who hates Costar @meezandthanks]

I’m still laughing at the fact that Tik Tok banned Tr*mp before he could ban Tik Tok 😭😭😭

[Silly Sam @TrashBookPro]

Today high key sucks

[delta_t ムt @delta_01110100]

Why do all these protestors look like the cast of Duck Dynasty

[jordan @jordan_stratton]

$934 billion defense budget...

[Summer Ray @SummerRay]

Imagine being this horny

[Natalie M @natalie_manier]

@amynewmz Ok

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

Let me be clear: Wearing a mask is not about making your life less comfortable or taking something away. It’s to give something back to all of us — a normal life.