Hunger Games - Holiday Food Drive

When planning an event of any nature, gathering excitement and curiosity will draw in the crowds and fill donation barrels. What better tie in than the hit movie Hunger Games - a movie about random people who were selected, having most things stripped away from them and survive by wits and donations from sponsors and tributes.

Let’s remember that this scenario is not only restricted to the movies, but it is also apart of many people’s daily lives. While not trying to go the Sarah McLaclan route [lol we all know the “In the Arm’s of an Angel” with the worlds saddest puppies] or the UNICEF starving children route, just the simple gift of those canned beans you’ll never use, those access fruit snacks your kids didn’t like, those protein bars you were going to eat to be healthy but cake happened are all greatly appreciated by many families in our local area.

Anything that you give, is something people didn’t have and any donation is greatly appreciated. Not only by us, the hosts of this Food Drive, but also to the neighbors and animals that will graciously accept what you will give to them.

While we advocate to give within your ability, it’s always favorable to give our neighbors food they can use. We realize every pantry is different, if you have organic items to donate - awesome, if not - that’s great too. Everything makes a difference and most important is we are coming together to help our neighbors.

Protein’s: being an crucial part of the human diet, protein is derived from many sources such as animal based products, beans, soy, eggs, legumes and nuts. They include amino acids, the essential building blocks the human body requires.

• Meats (i.e canned, sealed, packaged - jerky, tuna, chicken meats)
• Protein Bars/Nutritional Bars
• Nut Butters
• Beans
• Shelf Stable Tofu Products
• Dry Roasted Edamame/Flax/Chickpea snacks
• Protein Chips
• High Protein Cereals

Garden’s: fruits and vegetables are another crucial part of our diets. They contain vitamins, minerals and chemicals which help nourish and protect the body.

• Canned fruits and Vegetables (healthiest options are packed in water or oil)
• Tomato and Apple Sauce
• Dried Fruits (i.e raisins, apricots, prunes)
• Dried packaged vegetables (inner peas, kale chips, etc)
• Jarred fruits and vegetables

Kid Friendly: Children can be far pickier than adults when it comes to foods.

• Fruit Snacks
• Granola Bars
• Party Mixes
• Popcorn and Popcorn Kernels

Other Important Staples: Something is to be said about other food types, some are soul warming, others offer intense nutrition such as whole grains, some offer flavor.

• Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Seasonings
• Multivitamins
• Powdered Milk
• Almond/Cashew/Quinoa/Coconut Shelf Stable Milks
• Sports Drinks
• Bottled Water
• Canned/Boxed Soups and Chili’s
• Cereal
• Trail and Party Mixes
• Crackers
• Rice
• Granola
• Healthy Oils (Olive, hybrids)
• Tea
• Natural Sweetners