Reply #47: I am frustrated that this was not more actively publicized. Every year I watch for it, [View All]

and I go out and purchase about 4 bags full of nutritious groceries to donate. But this year, I never even heard about it until someone on DU posted it! It was late last night when I read it, and I was too exhausted to drive to the store. I did raid my own cupboards and was able to fill 2 bags with cans, but the selection wasn't as good as what I would have purchased, since my diet is kind of limited right now because of meds I take that make me sick. Mostly I had canned soups, black beans, fruits, vegetables, and a few pudding snack packs.

If I had gone to the store for it, I would have included macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and jars of sauce, condiments like mustard and catsup, rice, bags of lentils and beans, peanut butter and other nutritious and filling foods, plus some treats for kids.

I am sad that they didn't publicize the food drive loudly this year. Like most people, I am tired and very busy all the time, working to make ends meet. I seldom have time even to take care of my own errands, much less drive around to buy food and drop it off at food banks, so I am glad when the food drive reminds me and gives me an opportunity to donate conveniently. I actively watch for notice of the food drive, yet I almost missed it this year! Our local newspaper finally put a notice in just this morning, but that is way too late to do much good.