And let the attacks begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it.
Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.
A survey on Reddit.com asked volunteers what items people would be most
appreciative of and we've listed the top 10 below. If you're looking
for an easy way to help out, pick some of these up while shopping and
drop them off at one of our area food banks.
1. Spices.Think about it. People who rely on the food bank eat a lot of canned food, rice, oatmeal, white bread, etc. They love spices. Seasoned salt,
cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice,
oregano, basil and so on.
2. Feminine Products.Can you imagine being worried about affording these? Pads, tampons, panty liners, etc. Recommended: Buy in bulk at Costco for donating.
3. Chocolate.People don't need it, but think about being in their shoes and how nice it would be to be given a chocolate bar or brownie mix along with
your essentials.
4. Toiletries.Grocery stores are great about donating surplus or unsold food, but they have no reason to donate toilet paper, tooth paste, soap,
deodorant, shampoo, etc. Food stamps often don't cover these.
5. Canned meats and jerky.This isn't true of all food banks, but some struggle to give users enough protein.
6. Crackers and tortillas.They don't spoil and everybody likes them.
7. Baby toiletries.Diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, baby shampoo, baby soap, baby food, bottles, etc.
8. Soup packets.Sometimes you look at rice, beans, instant potatoes, and cans of vegetable and think, "What do I make with this?" Hearty soup is a
complete meal.
9. Socks.From a former homeless person: "Socks mean the world to you. They keep you warm, make you feel like you have something new, and just
comfort you."
10. Canned fruit other than pineapple.Food banks get a lot of pineapple donated. Their clients love it when other kinds of fruit are available.
[SOURCE]
And remember! Food banks love cash donations because it allows them to buy whatever they need!


Read More: 10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For | http://1027kord.com/10-things-food-banks-need-but-wont-ask-for/?trackback=tsmclip

So why don't they ask?

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So why don't they ask?

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Because then the seem greedy?

I don't know.

It was just on my facebook.

They'll take that 18 month old can of green beans from the back of my pantry and like it.

This list is reasonable. Your post is disappointing

As someone who has never worked directly with a food bank, to me food bank = food


I would never have thought of the baby diapers, tampons, etc. on my own.

I donated 3 5# buckets of lard to the Tarrant Area Food Bank once to win a contest.

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I donated 3 5# buckets of lard to the Tarrant Area Food Bank once to win a contest.

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What do you make with 15 pounds of Lard?

fry the crap outta some old donated food I guess

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As someone who has never worked directly with a food bank, to me food bank = food


I would never have thought of the baby diapers, tampons, etc. on my own.

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Yeah, I expect that's the primary goal, but they already have distribution channels in place to give to the needy. People who need help from a food bank are also likely to not have the wherewithal to afford deodorant or new socks or feminine napkins. It's a logical extension of the outreach.

Poors amirite??

I wish we didn't need food banks.

Food banks can also stretch dollars a long way through partnerships and can fill gaps on needed items. The Houston food bank says that for every $1 donated, they can obtain and distribute $6 in food.

I keep cans of food underneath my mattress because I don't trust the banks.

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I keep cans of food underneath my mattress because I don't trust the banks.

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Frugal moms keep cases of canned veggies, chili, cheese sauce, and beef stew under their beds.

I've always heard (and practiced) that donating money directly to the food bank instead of buying things to donate goes much further. Something about increased (bulk?) buying power, probably tax-free shopping as well.

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I've always heard (and practiced) that donating money directly to the food bank instead of buying things to donate goes much further. Something about increased (bulk?) buying power, probably tax-free shopping as well.

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That makes sense, but when I was in Texas, I would always donate the HEB combo Loco stuff I wouldn't use and toiletries when Kroger would do triple coupons.

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tortillas. They don't spoil

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This has not been my experience

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Feminine Products.Can you imagine being worried about affording these? Pads, tampons, panty liners, etc. Recommended: Buy in bulk at Costco for donating.

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Don't have a period if you can't afford one.

So did Bob get bit by a walker or not? Would that make his leg meat spoiled for the cannibals?

Gnome!

My husband has 18 cases of MRE's (about 200 or so each) taking up one of my closets. Wonder if they'd take those.

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My husband has 18 cases of MRE's (about 200 or so each) taking up one of my closets. Wonder if they'd take those.

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It looks like some of these food banks have much higher tastes than I would have imagined.. They'll probably tell you to just keep the MREs in case the ISIS or Ebola shuts the nation down.

I would rather starve than eat feminine hygiene products and socks

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My husband has 18 cases of MRE's (about 200 or so each) taking up one of my closets. Wonder if they'd take those.

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I thought you were a dude

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My husband has 18 cases of MRE's (about 200 or so each) taking up one of my closets. Wonder if they'd take those.

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I thought you were a dude

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It's a masculine username, much like the lady who calls herself "Jorge".

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My husband has 18 cases of MRE's (about 200 or so each) taking up one of my closets. Wonder if they'd take those.

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I thought you were a dude

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I have a female username

Happy days sucks

Suzi Quatro doesn't

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My husband has 18 cases of MRE's (about 200 or so each) taking up one of my closets. Wonder if they'd take those.

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I thought you were a dude

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Aren't you talking about RATO's spouse?


It's possible.

Jorge is no lady.