"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
...
> jmcquown wrote:
> > Okay, it's that time again. And I was reminded by a PSA from the U.S.
> > Postal Service - next Saturday, May 14th, if you put a bag or box of
food by
> > the mailbox the postal carrier will pick it up.
> >
> > Check with your local food bank about what items they will accept and
what
> > they have the most need for.
> >
> > Our local food pantry cannot store perishable items (not that you'd want
to
> > set those out by the curb, anyway) or fresh vegetables. (Pity, that.)
And
> > no glass. But don't forget it's not all about food. Paper goods are
more
> > than welcome as are diapers, etc. Get crackin', folks! Time to line up
the
> > donations! You never know when you might need a helping hand yourself.
> >
> > Jill <--been there, done that
>
>
> Thanks for the reminder.
>
> I always try to keep a few cans of beets, spinach, lima beans, etc. on
> hand for when the Scouts or the Post Office has a food drive.
>
> There's a can of jack mackeral in the pantry that I bought a year or two
> ago and still haven't figured out what to do with, but I think that
> would be a little too "over the top".
>
> Best regards, ;-)
> Bob

Matter of fact, back in 1983 I got my first (and last) can of Jack Mackerel
from the food pantry. I had no idea what to do with it. Later I went to
work with a woman who, every time she mentioned making salmon patties or
croquettes, invariably said "mackerel". So I guess that's what it's good
for Give it up, Bob!

Jill