UPDATED NOVEMBER 2ND
It's almost time again. We will be collecting food for Dawson Food Bank (formerly Manna ) on the first Sunday of November, which is the 7th. You are welcome to contribute any non-perishable foods, but this time we thought it might be nice to focus on proteins.
Rather than buying a ton of items, why not bring a few cans of tuna (or ham, or chicken)? It’s best if they have a pull top, because we can’t assume everyone has a can opener.
Last week I suggested canned beans and lentils, but after speaking with Roxanne at Dawson, it seems those things are not in short supply. They do appreciate receiving mixed vegetables in cans, as well as crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce, and canned soups. Pasta and rice are always good.
Some other prized items:
- small tubs of peanut butter
- milks that have a long life unrefrigerated: oat milk, almond milk, and even cow’s milk come packaged this way - ask at your local grocery store if you don’t know where to find them. Cans of evaporated milk are a good choice too.
- Jars of baby food
Another thing nobody ever thinks to give is spices. Imagine trying to cook with donated food and not even having salt and pepper in your kitchen, let alone cinnamon or oregano!
We’ll be collecting once a month for the foreseeable future. Let’s try to be creative and thoughtful in our giving!