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from @ JustFara on the bad app:

"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.
08:11 PM - Oct 24, 2023
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Pamela B'well
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In response to Steve Marmel.
Just a small note:
Boxed mac and cheese can be made with the pasta water the macaroni was cooked in instead of milk. I know the butter is probably still an issue though.
12:51 AM - Oct 25, 2023
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Sherry Shore
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In response to Steve Marmel.
Thanks so much! Very helpful information.
09:55 PM - Oct 24, 2023
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Melissa Griffith ☕ aka Masker
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In response to Steve Marmel.
Off the shelf almondilk is another option. There are big packs at some Costcos, and they only need refrigerated after opening. The chocolate is a fave for the kids.
08:55 PM - Oct 24, 2023
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TheQuietOne
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In response to Steve Marmel.
All of the above. The food bank I volunteer for says what they need more than anything is cash and volunteers. They appreciate all the donated food, of course, but if you give cash, they have food available for them to buy at a lower cost than you can buy it so you dollars can feed more people.
08:38 PM - Oct 24, 2023
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