Originally Posted by BellaBoo
Check with the shelter before taking fresh foods. I took a bushel of butter beans to our local women's shelter and was told they doubted any one there would want to shell all those beans. I noticed a group of teens sitting there in the rec room watching TV. I took my beans and came home. It's amazing how many donations are tossed or wasted and the giver has no idea.
Yes, some people would rather just open a can or bag and warm their food up in the microwave. I feel so bad for the kids that never know what fresh veggies taste like.