Originally Posted by quilticing
I just finished the book NICKEL AND DIMED By Barbara Ehrenreich. I suggest everyone read it. In her case, smaller packages would be appreciated. Don't forget, if you're homeless, you don't have a microwave, refrigerator, etc!
I loved that book too! Very eye-opening.
In our area, it's often suggested that we donate foods that would make good kid-friendly lunches for on the weekends. (There's no free school breakfast & lunch on the weekends.)
Also... just a thought ... the food pantries can often make a dollar go farther than we can as individual shoppers. Plus, if you write a check to the food pantry, you now have a receipt which you can use as a charitable deduction on your taxes. And that might just leave a little more money in your pocket that you can save toward your next donation!