As rates of unemployment have soared, families are having trouble making ends meet.
Food banks are always in need of donations from those with more means.
But what should you donate?
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In a viral Twitter thread, user@PunkyMantillashared a list of where to start.
The list includes over 20 items that are generally helpfulor sometimes not so helpfulto food pantries.
Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box, the list begins.
But it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from food banks.
Perhaps this is why the next item on the list is boxed milk, which is a treasure.
Sugar and flour are also great.
As a former pantry employee, I endorse!
Be sure to check out your local food bank to see what they need the most.
But in the meantime, scroll down for more suggestions from food bank volunteers.
Twitter user @PunkyMantilla shared a helpful list of items to donate to food pantries.
I saw this on FB and it’s the best food pantry donation list I’ve ever seen.
Usually kids working on scissors skills or elderly folks with lots of time on their hands.
Then we would put the coupons in a basket and people would pick them up.
Since apparently I have your attention.
Something that’s not on this list yet is Depends/Attends and other adult pads or diapers.
People really need these, and they hate to ask for them.
This is something that REALLY helps the dignity of the human person.
Punky Mantilla (@PunkyMantilla)January 4, 2021
Also: It’s not just can openers.
We were constantly helping people set up house with items like this.
The viral tweet spawned replies featuring other helpful suggestions for contributing to food banks.
The last point is the best if it’s possible for you to.
The food bank I volunteered at wanted cash so they could fill in the gaps of peoples needs.
They know the clients.
They need bags so people can carry food home.
Soask the workers/volunteers what’s needed.
It may surprise you.
Includes cake mix, frosting, candles, birthday plates and napkins.
Remember cash donations help too.
Sometimes their buying power is greater than ours.
Momshome Voted for Biden-Harris (@Momshome7)January 6, 2021
Our pantry also accepts cat/dog food!
