Food Banks Need You

[Hampshire Steve]

I have always been a bit on the shy side when looking at charities and usually my only regular donation has been to the RNLI as I am always amazed that they go out to save us in seas I would not consider safe even in a larger ship.

 

However I have noticed that our local Food Banks are requesting donations due to unprecedented demand on them, so tomorrow I have a boot load of goodies to take to one of our local ones and have also raided our stock at work for those much sought after loo rolls and disposable gloves.

 

I realise that many here will be a bit short as well but If you can spare a few things I am certain these centers will be grateful for your contributions and perhaps voluntary assistance if you can.

 

Stay safe everyone.

Steve

[AndyMichelle]

20 minutes ago, Hampshire Steve said:

I have always been a bit on the shy side when looking at charities and usually my only regular donation has been to the RNLI as I am always amazed that they go out to save us in seas I would not consider safe even in a larger ship.

 

However I have noticed that our local Food Banks are requesting donations due to unprecedented demand on them, so tomorrow I have a boot load of goodies to take to one of our local ones and have also raided our stock at work for those much sought after loo rolls and disposable gloves.

 

I realise that many here will be a bit short as well but If you can spare a few things I am certain these centers will be grateful for your contributions and perhaps voluntary assistance if you can.

 

Stay safe everyone.

Steve

Well done Steve. 

I'm sure you are aware, but the food banks are a bit selective on what they can take..well, the one in Eastleigh is.. 

They can only take non perishables, even bread etc needs to have 3 days clear sell by date. 

We should all do what we can if we can. 

Andy 

 

 

 

 

[Hampshire Steve]

Copied off one of the Southampton banks -

 

To give you an idea of what kind of foods are good to donate, please look through the list below. When selecting items to donate, please buy smaller portion bags rather than bulk-buy items, as we give out food based on meal portions.

Stewed Steak

Ravioli

Irish Stew

Minced Beef

Spaghetti Bolognese

Chilli Con Carne

Chicken in White Sauce

Meatballs

Macaroni Cheese

Curries

Baked Beans with Sausages

Spaghetti Hoops

Tinned Fish

Sweet Corn

Hot Chocolate

Soups (particularly chunky)

Other Misc. Veg Tinned

UHT Milk

Cereal (especially Weetabix)

Flour

Baked Beans

Sugar

Potatoes (tinned or packets)

Treats (chocolate, crisps, etc)

Conserves

Tomatoes

Pasta Sauce

Rice Pudding

Custard

Noodles (packets)

Tinned Fruit

Pasta

Squash

Vegetarian Foods

Rice

Sanitary Products

Peas

Tea

Toiletries

Carrots

Coffee

Carrier Bags

 

 

[AndyMichelle]

19 minutes ago, Hampshire Steve said:

Copied off one of the Southampton banks -

 

To give you an idea of what kind of foods are good to donate, please look through the list below. When selecting items to donate, please buy smaller portion bags rather than bulk-buy items, as we give out food based on meal portions.

Stewed Steak

Ravioli

Irish Stew

Minced Beef

Spaghetti Bolognese

Chilli Con Carne

Chicken in White Sauce

Meatballs

Macaroni Cheese

Curries

Baked Beans with Sausages

Spaghetti Hoops

Tinned Fish

Sweet Corn

Hot Chocolate

Soups (particularly chunky)

Other Misc. Veg Tinned

UHT Milk

Cereal (especially Weetabix)

Flour

Baked Beans

Sugar

Potatoes (tinned or packets)

Treats (chocolate, crisps, etc)

Conserves

Tomatoes

Pasta Sauce

Rice Pudding

Custard

Noodles (packets)

Tinned Fruit

Pasta

Squash

Vegetarian Foods

Rice

Sanitary Products

Peas

Tea

Toiletries

Carrots

Coffee

Carrier Bags

 

 

Thanks Steve.

We were trying to donate lots of bacon/sausages and bread etc, the contents of our works cafe, but they couldn't take them, I think refrigeration was the issue. 

They went to good causes anyway. 

Andy