On 2014-01-27 11:37 AM, jmcquown wrote:

>> Oh, come on. That is a cartoonish stereotype. Oh the other hand,
>> when there are food drives, I see that many of us good citizens think
>> that we must supply the needy with boxed mac and cheese and the like.
>> If we buy the boxed mac and cheese because it is a budget-friendly
>> food item to give, couldn't we be more understanding about the reasons
>> that money-challenged folks buy the boxed stuff? Just sayin'
>> Janet US
>>
> Indeed, Janet! I don't think it's a *terrible* thing to donate boxed
> quick fix goods to people who already need help.
>
> Sure, fresh foods would be better. Unfortunately, not every food bank
> has the facilities to store fresh, frozen, or even refrigerated food.
> The food bank in Memphis didn't have the facilities for donations of
> produce, frozen or refrigerated foods for a very long time.

Most of the food banks around here are specific about wanting donations
of perishables. Having helped out in a food bank I would say pasta,
sauce and macaroni boxes are popular items.