By the way, I have trouble carrying a full crock-pot so I leave my old one in the church kitchen and cook my food in one at home using the crock-pot liners. Then I just lift out the bag of food, twist the top & clip with a clothespin, put in a plastic bowl and carry it to church. Sure saves on the back. You could even take your crock without the food separate and then put it together when you got to your destination.