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A lot of people dont like the nutritious food. I too often see them go after the snack cakes and junk food first. That is why I end up with the produce.
This isnt resources, it giving away perfectly good food that would otherwise ended up in a landfill. Apparently the food bank in your community is lacking. Some of the food is at or nearing expiration and cant be sold, same stuff many stores sell at discount (I buy it) before it goes bad and they have to toss it.
It's a depressed economy in this area - even without Covid.
I remember when I moved here, a realtor said that I would end up working in a restaurant and I thought they were crazy.
Now, I know what they were talking about.
I wish there had of been produce when I was getting food from the local food bank.
At the food bank I went to, you were shown a list and were told to choose 1 item of produce from it and then when you got it, you found out what the condition of the produce item was.
Sometimes, there was more produce items in your bag when you left. It just depended on what they had.
I saw that this year, because of Covid, farmers were giving more food to the food banks because it wasn't selling at the stores.
Maybe that's why you're getting it.
Last edited by World Citizen; 12-16-2020 at 09:45 AM..
Pretty sure "food insecure" was a term invented because they know people in America do have food.
In America I believe almost no one needs to be hungry based upon what is currently in place.
There are food stamps, school lunch programs , etc.
My daughter receives some sort of food card just based upon the school district they live in.
Those that are hungry in America are sometimes the children of people who find ways to turn the food stamps into cash and buy drugs. Or adults who are either mentally ill or drug addicts.
Poverty and hunger in America is not anything like poverty and hunger in the world as a whole.
I'm not sure but I think the term "food insecure" (in this context) is related to the middle class people who are finding themselves in food lines for the first time in their lives because they've spent their savings and are finding themselves in financial hardship trying to weather this year long, worldwide pandemic.
They're having to choose between paying their bills or buying food for their families...
Pretty sure "food insecure" was a term invented because they know people in America do have food.
In America I believe almost no one needs to be hungry based upon what is currently in place.
There are food stamps, school lunch programs , etc.
My daughter receives some sort of food card just based upon the school district they live in.
Those that are hungry in America are sometimes the children of people who find ways to turn the food stamps into cash and buy drugs. Or adults who are either mentally ill or drug addicts.
Poverty and hunger in America is not anything like poverty and hunger in the world as a whole.
I totally agree.
I live in a poor county and while my grand was in elementary school he could get free breakfast and lunch and even during the summer could get free food from the school. When he played football the coach made the boys eat the free food after practice. He continued to be eligible for free breakfast and the school provided food when they traveled for ball games. Every kid in the district is eligible for it regardless of income.
It's a depressed economy in this area - even without Covid.
I remember when I moved here, a realtor said that I would end up working in a restaurant and I thought they were crazy.
Now, I know what they were talking about.
I wish there had of been produce when I was getting food from the local food bank.
At the food bank I went to, you were shown a list and were told to choose 1 item of produce from it and then when you got it, you found out what the condition of the produce item was.
Sometimes, there was more produce items in your bag when you left. It just depended on what they had.
I saw that this year, because of Covid, farmers were giving more food to the food banks because it wasn't selling at the stores.
Maybe that's why you're getting it.
No I've been getting excess or unwanted food from these people for a couple years now. Same stuff.
I also live in a poor rural county in the south. I dont know why your food bank is as it is. In my area there are several different food banks in each county run by local churches and/or non profits. Each one is different in the amount and kinds of food, how often it is distributed and what income or verifications you need. Some give out to anyone, some go by income, some by where you live.
I'm not sure but I think the term "food insecure" (in this context) is related to the middle class people who are finding themselves in food lines for the first time in their lives because they've spent their savings and are finding themselves in financial hardship trying to weather this year long, worldwide pandemic.
They're having to choose between paying their bills or buying food for their families...
No I've been getting excess or unwanted food from these people for a couple years now. Same stuff.
I also live in a poor rural county in the south. I dont know why your food bank is as it is. In my area there are several different food banks in each county run by local churches and/or non profits. Each one is different in the amount and kinds of food, how often it is distributed and what income or verifications you need. Some give out to anyone, some go by income, some by where you live.
Don't know. It was my first and only experience getting food from food banks and it was an eye opener for me.
btw - Personally, I don't agree with food banks (or food stamps, either) being used to supply sugary snacks. These programs should not be subsidizing diabetes - it is a horrible and expensive disease. I personally think both of these programs should be more like WIC and only used for nutritious foods -- but that is a whole other debate and one I would probably lose. Giving people food that is bad for them isn't a good idea - again... IMHO.
Still,... it's a new term to those middle class people who are finding themselves in food lines - for the first time in their lives - due to the pandemic...
Don't know. It was my first and only experience getting food from food banks and it was an eye opener for me.
btw - Personally, I don't agree with food banks (or food stamps, either) being used to supply sugary snacks. These programs should not be subsidizing diabetes - it is a horrible and expensive disease.
I personally think both of these programs should be more like WIC and only used for nutritious foods -- but that is a whole other debate and one I would probably lose.
Giving people food that is bad for them isn't a good idea - again... IMHO.
If one is going hungry any food is better than no food.
I disagree with you. While I do say beggars cant be choosers I dont think we should treat those who need assistance like children or idiots. Give them the food that is available and they can choose what they eat or dont eat. Same with food stamps give them the "money" and let them buy what they want to eat. Not my place to tell anyone else how or what to eat.
If one is going hungry any food is better than no food.
I disagree with you. While I do say beggars cant be choosers I dont think we should treat those who need assistance like children or idiots. Give them the food that is available and they can choose what they eat or dont eat. Same with food stamps give them the "money" and let them buy what they want to eat. Not my place to tell anyone else how or what to eat.
yes, that's the debate.
We'll just have to agree to disagree.
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