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It's time again! Thanksgiving is approaching and it's time to give, if you
can. I don't think I have to do the whole list of things which are and are
not acceptable... all food banks are not created equal. Some will accept
meat, others don't have the refrigerated storage for it. Glass is usually a
no-no for reasons which don't need explaining. But if you can do it, please
give. I'm in a bad position this year so I can't give much but I'm still
trying because I'm a firm believer in paying it forward.

Jill


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Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> "jmcquown" >
> :
>
>> It's time again! Thanksgiving is approaching and it's time to give,
>> if you can. I don't think I have to do the whole list of things
>> which are and are not acceptable... all food banks are not created
>> equal.
>> I'm a firm believer in paying it forward.
>>
>> Jill

>
> Jill, we give every year. You might try some of the dollar stores.


Michael, thank you!!

> I go to them fairly often to snoop around for bargains. They have a
> lot of inexpensive canned goods that would be appreciated at a food
> bank. We've already got a box started for them.


They often have very inexpensive dried pasta, too.

I usually start
> buying up sale items this time of year. Steven donates the 2 smoked
> turkeys he gets every year to the local food kitchen also. Don't
> know if they can still take them or not. There have been some
> changes. I *did* find canned ham at a really good price a couple of
> weeks ago. I bought a couple of them and some canned veggies. Not
> sure what else we're doing yet.


> Mostly the Humane Society here in St. Louis. All year long I buy dog
> and cat items to donate. So far this year I've got a bunch of new
> towels, tons of dog and cat food.


Did you see Spotty the cat I rescued? I got stinky smelly canned cat food
and the poor thing was soooooo hungry he just gobbled it up.

I get coupons for free food all
> the time for taking surveys about pets. I redeem those coupons
> probably every week and store it all in the basement. I also donate
> items to a battered women's shelter here. I do that all year long
> when I find items that they will accept.
>
> Michael


I took Spotty to their vet and then to the House of Mews, which is a
wonderful volunteer rescue organization in midtown Memphis. He turned out
to be free of the nasties and they took him in. I do what I can, when I
can, for people and animals. As I said, pay it forward.

Jill


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One time on Usenet, Steve Wertz > said:
> On Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:43:15 GMT, Steve Wertz wrote:
>
> > Time to get rid of all those cans that have been in my pantry for
> > 12+ years.

>
> Oh, c'mon folks. This is always good flame war material. No
> takers this time around?
>
> I'm very disappointed in y'all.


Heck, I just figured you were kidding. Your reputation preceeds
you... :-)

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"Little Malice" > wrote

> One time on Usenet, Steve Wertz > said:
>> On Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:43:15 GMT, Steve Wertz wrote:
>>
>> > Time to get rid of all those cans that have been in my pantry for
>> > 12+ years.

>>
>> Oh, c'mon folks. This is always good flame war material. No
>> takers this time around?
>>
>> I'm very disappointed in y'all.

>
> Heck, I just figured you were kidding. Your reputation preceeds
> you... :-)


I knew he was ... he's waaaaay too cheap to give away food.

nancy


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jmcquown wrote:
> It's time again! Thanksgiving is approaching and it's time to give, if you
> can.


Nope - any time is time to give, if you can. Hunger doesn't cease when
the Holidays do.

> I don't think I have to do the whole list of things which are and are
> not acceptable... all food banks are not created equal. Some will accept
> meat, others don't have the refrigerated storage for it. Glass is usually a
> no-no for reasons which don't need explaining. But if you can do it, please
> give. I'm in a bad position this year so I can't give much but I'm still
> trying because I'm a firm believer in paying it forward.


High-protein, non-perishable foods are always in demand (dried legumes,
peanut butter, nuts), as are canned vegetables. Some things you
wouldn't necessarily think about, but are always needed: toilet paper,
shampoo, tampons and pads, disposabe razors. I always buy stuff like
this on clearance and donate it. I also put together "birthday
packages" for kids - a cake mix, frosting, candles, disposable 9X13
pan, party hats, napkins, set of dispo silverware and plates, all
placed in a pretty birthday-themed gift bag. They can get eggs, oil and
milk free at our food pantry, so they can make the cake. No, it's not
a necessity, but it's a nice surprise for kids who might not get
anything special on their birthday, otherwise.

Our local food pantry also give away clothing free, which I think is
awesome. The prices for used goods at the Goodwill and Salvation army
here are ridiculous.

-L.

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Steve Wertz wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:55:26 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
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> > It's time again! Thanksgiving is approaching and it's time to give, if you
> > can. I don't think I have to do the whole list of things which are and are
> > not acceptable... all food banks are not created equal. Some will accept
> > meat, others don't have the refrigerated storage for it. Glass is usually a
> > no-no for reasons which don't need explaining. But if you can do it, please
> > give. I'm in a bad position this year so I can't give much but I'm still
> > trying because I'm a firm believer in paying it forward.

>
> Time to get rid of all those cans that have been in my pantry for
> 12+ years.


No, the best flame material is to say your buy cheap, generic goods.
That enrages the holier-than-thou who only buy name-brand items to give
away.

-L.

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"Steve Wertz" > wrote

> On Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:16:05 -0400, Nancy Young wrote:


>> I knew he was ... he's waaaaay too cheap to give away food.

>
> I'm just cheap with my booze. Leaves more money for the better
> food. I don't think I have a reputation for being cheap (except
> when it comes to buying a case of Toblerone bars).


Oh, I thought being cheap was something you were proud of.

nancy


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-L. wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
> > It's time again! Thanksgiving is approaching and it's time to give, if you
> > can.

>
> Nope - any time is time to give, if you can. Hunger doesn't cease when
> the Holidays do.
>
> > I don't think I have to do the whole list of things which are and are
> > not acceptable... all food banks are not created equal. Some will accept
> > meat, others don't have the refrigerated storage for it. Glass is usually a
> > no-no for reasons which don't need explaining. But if you can do it, please
> > give. I'm in a bad position this year so I can't give much but I'm still
> > trying because I'm a firm believer in paying it forward.

>
> High-protein, non-perishable foods are always in demand (dried legumes,
> peanut butter, nuts), as are canned vegetables. Some things you
> wouldn't necessarily think about, but are always needed: toilet paper,
> shampoo, tampons and pads, disposabe razors. I always buy stuff like
> this on clearance and donate it. I also put together "birthday
> packages" for kids - a cake mix, frosting, candles, disposable 9X13
> pan, party hats, napkins, set of dispo silverware and plates, all
> placed in a pretty birthday-themed gift bag. They can get eggs, oil and
> milk free at our food pantry, so they can make the cake. No, it's not
> a necessity, but it's a nice surprise for kids who might not get
> anything special on their birthday, otherwise.
>
> Our local food pantry also give away clothing free, which I think is
> awesome. The prices for used goods at the Goodwill and Salvation army
> here are ridiculous.
>
> -L.

Thank you for posting your birthday idea- never would have thought of
that, and I bet that really makes their day special when it may not
have been otherwise



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"Steve Wertz" > wrote

> On Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:53:44 -0400, Nancy Young wrote:
>
>> "Steve Wertz" > wrote
>>
>>> On Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:16:05 -0400, Nancy Young wrote:

>>
>>>> I knew he was ... he's waaaaay too cheap to give away food.
>>>
>>> I'm just cheap with my booze. Leaves more money for the better
>>> food. I don't think I have a reputation for being cheap (except
>>> when it comes to buying a case of Toblerone bars).

>>
>> Oh, I thought being cheap was something you were proud of.

>
> I guarantee you I spend a greater percentage of my salary on food
> and cooking related items than you.
>
> Care to post your last months worth of grocery/restaurant receipts
> so we can compare?


First of all, when are you going to lighten up. Second, what does
how much you spend on yourself have to do with being cheap with
others?

nancy (still remembers you wanted the rfc charity cookbook
online so you wouldn't have to pay for it)


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