Wisdom from a Food Bank Volunteer

• • Everyone donates Kraft Macaroni & Cheese in the box. But it needs milk & butter which is hard to get from food banks
  • Boxed milk is a treasure. Kids need it for cereal, which they get a lot of
  • Everyone donates pasta sauce & spaghetti noodles
  • Canned foods should be Pop tops OR donate can openers
  • Oil is a luxury needed for Rice-a-Roni which they get a lot of
  • Spices, Salt & Pepper are a real gift
  • Tea bags & Coffee are caring gifts
  • Sugar & Flour are treats
  • Important are fresh produce donated by farmers & grocery stores
  • Seeds are great in spring & summer because growing can be easy for some
  • Rarely is there fresh meat
  • Tuna & Crackers make a good lunch
  • Hamburger helper goes nowhere without ground beef
  • They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but NEED sandwich bread
  • Butter or margarine are good
  • Eggs are a commodity
  • Cake mix & frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake
  • Dishwashing detergent is very expensive & is always appreciated
  • Feminine hygiene products are a luxury & women will cry over them
  • Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing

Bonus: Cash makes it possible for the Food Bank to buy what’s missing and buy in bulk.

Olive Oil

Thank you to everyone who purchased olive oil this year. We offered a variety of selections to enhance heart healthy eating and are looking forward to new offerings in fall 2021.

Bingo Dates

Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Lincoln Hills Foundation has put Bingo in the Ballroom on hold until it is determined that large group gatherings are considered safe again.

Southern Comfort Heating & Air

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