jmcquown wrote:
> It's hard to believe but it's nearly November, yet again. The "holiday
> season" is about to begin. While many people in the U.S. will be
> enjoying nice dinners with family and friends, many others will be
> barely scraping by. So please, dig into your pantry (or your wallet) if
> you are able to, and donate to your local food bank.
>
> The types of foods accepted vary depending upon their facilities. Give
> them a call to ask if they will accept items other than canned and dried
> goods. Some food banks will not accept items in glass jars due to
> problems with breakage. Others don't have the refrigerator or freezer
> facilities to store meat. Check with your local food bank as to what
> items they will/are not able to accept.
>
> And for those who have to watch your money, check to see if you have a
> local outlet for Angel Food Ministries. You can get a *lot* of food for
> $30 (and it's not crap) for less than half what it would cost you at the
> grocery store. And it's open to anyone. The food is all donated,
> here's a brief history of why and how they can do it:
>
> http://www.angelfoodministries.com/about/
>
> And the October "menu" is he
>
> http://www.angelfoodministries.com/menu_0910en3.asp
>
> There are fresh fruit and veggies boxes and even gluten-free boxes
> available.
>
> Jill

I've already sent my checks. One to a church operated Thanksgiving
program and another to the food bank.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.