I appreciate what churches and schools are doing to help feed the kids. I often wonder if we can do it cheaper, and provide healthier foods. In the video, I saw snack crackers, instant noodles, sugary cereal, fruit cup with sugar, and what appeared to be some kind of granola/snack bar. This is not healthy food, and it is in tiny, pre-packaged containers that clog up our landfills. In India, and some other countries, food is given to those who need it for free, because it is so cheap. Here, 10 lbs of dried kidney beans will feed 100 people. 10 lbs of rice will feed many more than that. Kidney beans are about .90 a lb or less, if you buy it in bulk. Rice by the pound in the store is around .68. It seems that giving the children a small bag of dried beans and rice to take home with a seasoning packet would be more nutritious, cheaper, and would help feed the entire family. Food industry in America makes even eating an expensive endeavor, tying the hands of anyone who seriously wants to feed the community who needs it. But other than the manufacturers who make this bad food, no one really benefits due to tooth decay, poor nutrition and hyperactivity. We can do better. If India can do it for nothing, certainly we can.
These are snack bags, foods that children like and are easily accessible to a child. The snack bags supplement what is given thru the food bank program. The food bank gives out the basic rice and beans, peanut butter, along with some meat and vegetables. In all likelihood, these children receive free lunches at school and some school districts even provide free breakfast to all children. You do the best you can.
Great idea. I would say rice yes, and lentils, because these cook much faster, and even little tiny toddlers can eat that. No flavor packs needed. Maybe a package of salt, every once in a while.
Keep up the great work folks, the need is only growing.
God bless you all for your kindness.
Learn to grow a garden, learn to fish, learn to hunt, get your community involved.
They need to bring home eke class back teach kids how to cook cheap good healthy meals. Teach them how to shop smart.
I appreciate what churches and schools are doing to help feed the kids. I often wonder if we can do it cheaper, and provide healthier foods. In the video, I saw snack crackers, instant noodles, sugary cereal, fruit cup with sugar, and what appeared to be some kind of granola/snack bar. This is not healthy food, and it is in tiny, pre-packaged containers that clog up our landfills. In India, and some other countries, food is given to those who need it for free, because it is so cheap. Here, 10 lbs of dried kidney beans will feed 100 people. 10 lbs of rice will feed many more than that. Kidney beans are about .90 a lb or less, if you buy it in bulk. Rice by the pound in the store is around .68. It seems that giving the children a small bag of dried beans and rice to take home with a seasoning packet would be more nutritious, cheaper, and would help feed the entire family. Food industry in America makes even eating an expensive endeavor, tying the hands of anyone who seriously wants to feed the community who needs it. But other than the manufacturers who make this bad food, no one really benefits due to tooth decay, poor nutrition and hyperactivity. We can do better. If India can do it for nothing, certainly we can.
These are snack bags, foods that children like and are easily accessible to a child. The snack bags supplement what is given thru the food bank program. The food bank gives out the basic rice and beans, peanut butter, along with some meat and vegetables. In all likelihood, these children receive free lunches at school and some school districts even provide free breakfast to all children. You do the best you can.
Great idea. I would say rice yes, and lentils, because these cook much faster, and even little tiny toddlers can eat that. No flavor packs needed. Maybe a package of salt, every once in a while.
BARBARIC AMERICA..even in primitive ARABI World no homelesses or hunger as in new king of NAZI AMERICA