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- Breaded Cube Steak: Living on Food BanksI am fortunate that my food bank gives meat out several times a month, and at times has a large bulk portion of cube steak. At times they are not; I can purchase this at $2.99 a pound at my local food store.
- Delectable Salisbury Steak: Living on Food BanksA recent roll of a 10 pound ground beef, given to me by a food pantry, sparked me to share this recipe that I've made frequently in the past. All you have to do is mash some potatoes or boil noodles to add all that is necessary to this main event.
- Velvety Salmon Cakes: Living on Food BanksThese salmon cakes are the most velvety delights you'll ever sink your teeth into! Don't be afraid of the added mayonnaise. It adds depth and rich flavor.
- Pasta with Favorite Meat and Tomato Sauce: Living on Food BanksThis is a household favorite that I make once a week. In fact, my youngest son recently said, "You know, Mom, despite the fact we have little money and little state aid, we sure eat pretty well." That was a heart-warming compliment!
- Delicious Canned Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Meat: Living on Food BanksI receive a generous supply of these canned items from my food bank every two weeks. At one time a noted chef, I am now unable to resort to my special sauce recipe.
- Banana Sushi Rolls: Living on Food BanksI have many jars of peanut butter from my local food bank, so I'm always on the lookout for recipes that container peanut butter. Knowing the protein content of peanut butter, I'm ensuring my kids get a healthy, quick snack in a moment's notice.
- Preparing Dried Beans for Recipes: Living on Food BanksAt first I was skeptical about receiving dried beans from food pantries. Don't get me wrong with approximately 8 grams of protien per serving, these babies goldmines when it comes to optimizing your health.
Cheesy Generic Boxed Macaroni and Cheese: LIving on Food BanksTry this great version to add a delightful cheesy texture to your generic macaroni and cheese.
Living on Food BanksAre you having difficulty producing tasty, nutritious foods for your family from the canned food oasis? Sign up for the latest blog that will inspire you and offer new alternatives that won't cut your budget.- Things to Donate to a Food Banktips and suggestions for volunteers who want to help others
10 Foods to Avoid Donating to a Food BankFree food is not always good food.
Senator Sherrod Brown Calls for More USDA Support of Food BanksTEFAP is also facing funding cuts in the latest federal budget proposal put forward by the House of Representatives. It's a situation that will harm food banks in Ohio and throughout the country.
San Antonio Food Bank Needs Help to Feed Hungry KidsThousands of children in the greater San Antonio area depend on the free and reduced priced meals offered by local school districts. However, during hot, south Texas summer months, these children go hungry. Find out what the San Antonio Food Bank is doing
Walmart Donating Food for the Nation's Food Bank NetworkWalmart and Feeding American are teaming up to provide $2 billion worth of food for the nation's food bank network over the next 5 years. This is the largest donation ever of its kind.
400 Faithful Help Fill Fredericksburg, Va., Food BankOn Saturday, May 21, a 5K to support the Fredericksburg Food Bank brought out nearly 400 local members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, who gathered over 1,255 pounds of food.
Local Church Hosts 5K to Benefit Area Food BankThe Fredericksburg Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organizes an annual 5k to benefit the area food bank. The event is open to anyone in the area.- Food Banks in Payne County OklahomaPayne County Oklahoma is home to several food banks that are open to the public.
- Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County Stocks Shelves with Help of PODSPODS of San Luis Obispo supports local food bank
- 10 Low Cost Ways to Donate to CharityWhile we've slashed our budget pretty drastically, the one area we haven't cut are charitable donations.
Teacher-Led Food Banks Seek to Bridge the Gap for Hungry StudentsChildren are going hungry at home. It's not always because their parents are negligent. Parents lose homes and jobs. Let's face it, these are tough times. That's why food banks for children are so important.
Salt Lake City, Utah Wins $1 Million Dollar Grant for Food Banks from WalmartWalmart's "Fighting Hunger Together" campaign has come to an end and the winner with over 5 million votes is Salt Lake City, Utah.- Your Local Food Bank Needs Your HelpLocal food banks note that with more individuals and families being affected by economic conditions, food banks are unable to meet the growing food requests of their clients. We can help restock food banks shelves with some simple actions.
How Big Box Stores Are Helping Feed America!The Retail Donation Program is enabling stores like Wal-Mart, Meijers, and Aldis help area food banks feed the hungry. Here's how!
Potrero Hill-based San Francisco Food Bank Needs Your Help in 2010The Annual Drive at the San Francisco Food Bank has begun. This year the Potrero Hill-based organization is seeking to raising 130,000 pounds of food and $200,000 in cash to distribute the goods.- Greater Boston Food Bank Celebrates 20 Years of Feeding PeopleWe all face the daily task of making sure our families are fed. For the last 20 years Greater Boston Food Bank has given a helping hand and millions of pounds of food to Greater Boston residents who find this a challenge.
- Food Banks in Northeast Oklahoma Turn Down the Needy, HungryPaying your own bills? Living on next to nothing? Can't afford to buy food? If you live in NE Oklahoma, you might be out of luck, left to scrounge for food. Thanks to poverty guidelines, countless families are turned down at food banks.
Keeping Your Family Fed Well While on Unemployment BenefitsUnemployment benefits don't leave much left to spend at the grocery store. How to cook healthier by using crock pot and freezing fresh homemade foods.- How to Eat for Free in SeattleThis article tells about how to get food stamp assistance and use the neighborhood food banks to keep your kitchen well stocked without spending a dime when times are a little tough.
Create a Good Deed Garden to Donate Vegetables to Food BanksGrowing a good deed vegetable garden is a wonderful way to help humanity. Vegetables help build strong nutrition and are a gift of life.
Surviving Life on UnemploymentHere is how to reduce stress at the dinner table while you draw your unemployment benefits. Learn how to optimize your meal choices with the food bank products you receive.- How to Support the North Texas Food BankDonate time, cash or food to help the North Texas Food Bank provide aid to hungry Texans in 13 North Texas counties, including Dallas.
Houston Food BanksHere is a list of food banks in Houston.
Give Hope at God's Pantry Food Bank in Lexington, KyI can't stand the thought of anyone going to bed hungry. Join us in the fight against hunger and donate to God's Pantry in Lexington, Ky. You never know, it could be you needing help one day.- Flat Broke in America - Eating Castoff Food, the Dredges, the OutdatedIf completely flat broke, eating food donations, would your health collapse if diet really had anything to do with health? Next, who would bill you for getting sick due to imbalance diet? Hospital beds can cost over $2,000 a day.
- Fighting Childhood Hunger in Piedmont Triad, North CarolinaMany businesses and organizations in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina came together with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC to "Feed Our Kids Now", counteracting the harsh reality of hungry children.
- Volunteers of America in Everett, Washington Food Bank Distribution Center: Organization InfoVolunteers of America(VoA) is a huge volunteer organization here in America, and this is a description of what the VoA is doing in North Everett specifically the distribution center at 1230 Broadway in Everett, Washington.
Grow a Row - Plant a RowCanadian and American families go hungry every day, in a silent epidemic. Grow a Row and Plant a Row for the Hungry are grassroots initiatives for gleaning, started by gardeners who wanted to help feed those in need.
Ways to Build Your Food Bank InventoryTackle your food bank inventory deficit with promotional ideas.
Support Your Local Food BankIn a rich and prosperous country there are still large populations that rely on local charities for essential nutrition- Detroit Restaurant Week Prelude Party Will Support Gleaners Community Food BankDetroit Restaurant Week, with a fundraiser for Gleaners Community Food Bank, shows that the downtown area is alive and prospering.
