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Non-perishable food for a well-rounded diet? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/food

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My neighborhood has a little free food pantry that I fill weekly. Problem is, I've been finding it difficult to provide a well-rounded variety of foods. Fresh fruit and veg are not allowed.

Any ideas for items I can stock? I try to keep each item under $2 to get the most bang for my buck.

My go-tos are:
*Rice.
*Oats.
*Beans, dried and canned (these usually go slowly)
*Baking mixes, flour, sugar, yeast.
*Canned veggies.
*Condensed soup.
*Oil.
*Evaporated milk.
*Condiments.
*Canned chicken, tuna, and salmon.
*Applesauce.
*Spices.

Thanks ahead of time for any ideas. Can't seem to get the formatting working on mobile but you get the gist.

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[–] Beegzoidberg 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Something a little more ready to eat might be welcome. Beef stew, chili those rice bags you add boiling water to, all make it easy for someone to eat as ling as thry can warm it up. Otherwise, I think you're doing great.

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 week ago

Great idea, I'll toss those on the list!