Yep, food bank time. It is embarrassing to admit I go to these. The people stink so that it takes my breath away. When the back door was opened to let people out, the front door was obviously opened too for people to come in. The stench of the unwashed was breathtaking. A worker came rushing in and sprayed some sort of air freshener right in front of me. It looked like an industrial applicator.
My chest started tightening. I was light-headed, and I started coughing. I went straight to the woman who runs this food bank and told her what happened and how I was feeling. Then, I took my empty cup and plate to the trash near the snack table. The woman who did the spraying was there and heard every word I said. She apologized and said she understood because she had allergies, too. I was dumbfounded and could not find words. Then, why would she endanger people? I should have asked her about her allergies and brought something to her next month and sprayed it on her.
Of course, I did not have inhaler or Epi Pen. It is late at night and my chest still hurts.
This is where there is a list and we pick 15 items. Sometimes, I choose things and then will not use them. So, I have to give them away. For example, pepper. I can only use McCormick's pepper. Other brands, so far, have caused my lungs much distress.
An X will indicate foods I will not eat even though I chose them. T means Tommy get it.
X frosted cereal....the list just said "cereal"
T saltines
candy...bag of fun-sized bars
X Aim toothpaste
Blueberry muffin mix
BBQ sauce
X peanut butter
Vienna sausage
Kraft Marshmallow Crème... pray for me...lol
Crest toothpaste
toothbrush
paper towels
T peas
green beans
X tomatoes
deodorant
everyone got the following
16 hotdog buns
12 hamburger buns
bagels
The blueberry muffin mix says it has imitation blueberry bits. That means bits of dyed and flavored apples. I will sift the bits out and add the frozen blueberries that were given to me by a friend. Tommy says he loves blueberry muffins. The Vienna Sausage will be an emergency food for blood sugar control when I am out of the house. I will eat a bit of Marshmallow cream with my pb that is only peanuts and salt.
Okay, I just ate only a tsp of each of marshmallow and pb; carbs in both together were 6 carbs. Then, I drank 16 oz. water.
The other food bank is one where I choose items from a shelf. Plus, they read off what is in refrigerator and freezer and I tell them what I want.
.98 lb. package boneless breast cutlets... $8 originally
apple pie, large two-crust bakery pie
vanilla wafers
Danimals--six pack Yum, they were good.
Reynold 25 foil sheets
T 2 sleeves saltines
X pb
chocolate choc chip cookie mix
14 oz. container butternut squash circles, like spiraled vegetables
cream cheese with chives
ricotta
Johnsonville pork breakfast sausages
32 oz. bag of frozen chicken strips
Vienna sausage
White Mountain Bread...big round loaf with flour on top
I was given two things beyond what I chose--slaw mix and something else. everyone could have these beyond the choices we had.
I cooked the butternut squash circles with a bit of cinnamon and maple syrup, dash of salt. The chicken was formed chicken pieces and "spicy hot." But, they were not so hot. I will make celery sticks with cream cheese with chives and grape tomatoes on the sticks.
It is Monday and I still have not eaten anymore marshmallow crème. Pray for me...lol.
I will put the breast cutlets in the oven for tomorrow when Tommy comes.
Questions? Comments?
I'm glad the food banks are there so you can get some help. I know every little bit helps. Sometimes they do give foods that some can't eat due to dietary restrictions, unfortunately. I will pray for you always.
ReplyDeleteI was kidding about the praying for me because I chose the marshmallow cream. Really, I do not need prayers!
DeleteLots of food! And maybe they should have clean clothing and showers for those that smell. But then the money it would cost would be prohibitive. Hope you find lots of food that will fit in with you and Tommy's diets. I guess the older we get, the more we have to be careful of what we eat. My diet, if you can call it that, of just eating two meals a day and making sure I have at least one period of having 13 hours between two meals is really working well for me. (I don't think this would be the best diet for diabetics. I know how important it is to eat meals and snacks to keep your blood numbers right.) I just eat breakfast and lunch. Slowly, slowly losing weight and I am feeling great.
ReplyDeletetana50,
DeleteI really want to post sign to bathe and put on clean clothes before coming in. I manage to keep clean and nice smelling without a water heater and no shower. It is possible. Clothes can be washed by hand. I would if I had no other way.
I read that we should have a 13 hour period of no eating for optimal health each day. I spent from 9 pm to 1:30 am the next day when I had to go to radiology yesterday. It was rough. I am glad you are losing. I wish better eating habits would rub off on me.
I think food banks are great! They use up food that the stores don't sell and prevent waste. I am so glad you get to take advantage of these.
ReplyDeleteKim,
DeleteMuch of this stuff is from Publix! I would rather not have to use it, but I will.
I am wondering why you take stuff you or Tommy won't use? I know you give it away but wouldn't it be easier to just leave it there?
ReplyDeleteobcure,
DeleteWhen I check a food, I don't know what brand or quality until I get home. Some pb is unhealthy. I don't like AIM.
Ah, I thought you chose the items yourself
DeleteI am glad there are food banks. I used to go to a couple in the downtown area to help organize after weeks of big donations. You could always tell what was left over from big parties around the holidays. Canned paté and hearts of palm are always big on the food request list, not!
ReplyDeleteAnne,
DeleteYou would be surprised at the luxury items given out up here. I wonder I the people appreciated the "luxuries."
My Mother and Pop worked the food bank from their church. I've been to many food banks, so have my kids. When I have food that is good but not being used, I always call the food bank to see if they can take it. We have a couple churches now that will take it and pass to others in need.
ReplyDeleteChef,
DeleteIf I have anything I am not using from a food bank, I give it to a person who can use it.