Has anyone ever gone to a foodbank?!
is so, what types of food do you get!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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I first became involved with a food bank when my oldest daughter was in middle school - I took her to volunteer in one of the largest food bank operations I have ever seen - it had everything from canned and fresh food to toiletries!. It was a real learning experience for both of us, so when we moved several years later, I located the local food bank and again volunteered our services, and eventually became a member of the board of directors!. This food bank was very small compared to the first one, but while there, I watched it grow in both the kinds of services it offered (nutrition classes for kids and parents, local community gardens, home delivery of food bank items for elderly/ handicapped, etc), and in the variety of food stuffs it was able to distribute to those in need!. Besides the typical items you might expect to find, food banks may get perishable items such as bread, milk, eggs, cheese - it all depends on their source at the time!. My suggestion is if you need the help, apply for assistance - that is what food banks are there for!. If you don't need the help, volunteer your services - hopefully, you will benefit from this experience and be a lifelong volunteer, helping those in need in a very direct, beneficial way - by feeding them!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yeppers, not ashamed to say I have!.
Bread (tons)
Cereal
Rice and beans
fruit and veggies
boxes of snacks, granola bars
canned goodies
chips and such
boxes of stuff like hamburger helper, rice a roni, cakes, etc
pre-made cakes, donuts and stuff
I have received a turkey from there before!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Bread (tons)
Cereal
Rice and beans
fruit and veggies
boxes of snacks, granola bars
canned goodies
chips and such
boxes of stuff like hamburger helper, rice a roni, cakes, etc
pre-made cakes, donuts and stuff
I have received a turkey from there before!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes, but I didn't get food!. I loaded food onto their shelves!. I don't why you would ask what kind of food they have!. They get their food from people who have bought it at regular grocery stores!. It will be non-perishable canned goods and boxed dry items!. You will not get fresh food requiring refrigeration like meats or fish!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I have worked at a foodbank, and the answer is all kinds! The general conception is that they have all canned foods- not true! The ones that I have worked at had me work with produce such as corn, potatoes, and apples!. They have more variety than you would think!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I've had to go to a food bank several times!. The first few times i was embarresed but it got better!. You do what you have to,to survive!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
i donated 2 1 b4Www@FoodAQ@Com