Okay, now that that's over (lowest trick-or-treat turnout ever) it's time to begin the cozy season, which will segue seamlessly into the holiday season...
I remember watching Bohemian Rhapsody and thinking it was hilarious Freddie Mercury gave his cats their own rooms. Fast forward to today, when I started moving my crap out of the back bedroom to transform it into Wiley's sanctuary to try to keep him de-stressed and UTI free.
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!
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@MeganFernandez7 Age doesn't equate to wisdom. Are there plenty of elders who are wise? Yes, my father is one of them, but many of his peers have zero concept of today's issues for anyone under the age of 70.
My father turns 75 in November, is in relatively good health compared to many of his peers, and even he's like "yeah, you shouldn't be in Congress if you're older than 65, maybe 70 tops."