I signed up to have a food box delivered from the food bank. This box is supposed to help feed a family of 4 for the month. However, the boxes keep containing items that can't be used. We turn around and donate most of the items in the box so someone could get some use out of them.
In the pic below, you will see items that come every month. We can't use them. No one in my home likes raisins (2 bags) or canned salmon (3 cans) which is vile. Who uses 2 bags dried figs and 2 bags of dates if you aren't a baker which is something I can't do anymore. Every month, these items fill the box.
We did get 3 cans of corn, 3 cans of green beans, 1 can of kidney beans, and, 2 cans of vegetable soup. That's it. There's no protein, no canned meat, cereal, oats, pasta, anything. This is meant to feed a family of 4.
If you do donate to food banks, please keep in mind that many people do not have access to a stove/cooktop, can opener, or a microwave. Donate canned goods with pull tabs, granola bars, jerky, cereal (there's no shame in eating dry cereal).
These food bank boxes are unrealistic and not very helpful. Since I am physically unable to drive to a food bank, the delivery service is supposed to help. It's a shame that it doesn't.
This is going to be the last month I get this box.
@helly-watermelonsmellinfellon
