Food Bank/Pantry Haul: 03/30/23

Welcome!
We are a homesteading, homeschooling family of 7. Due to recent events (job loss/career change, health issues, rising food costs, etc.) we are having a hard time making ends meet despite our best efforts at frugality. So we are tapping into our local food banks to help us feed our family. Come along as I show you what we are blessed with, what we add to it via grocery store and garden, and how I use it all to nourish our bodies.
Thanks for watching and God bless!
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[@alishaparr577]

I'm a truck driver and haul lots of food if a customer refuses an item like if a box is damaged or the wrong product is shipped a lot of times we'll take it to a food pantry.

[@debbieframpton3857]

Thank you I help at a church food pantry in Central Illinois all donations are appreciated

[@vermontnative5676]

Many years ago my husband worked on the dock for a company. Several times there were damaged canned goods. They often gave them to my husband. Our girls were so excited when Daddy brought home a case of Spaghettio’s . One can was dented.

[@pennynickels5216]

THANKS 💛 😊 for helping me feed the hungry.

[@hello-vs4me]

Thanks god bless you have a great day

[@annetterose8948]

Wow, what a huge blessing! Hundreds of dollar worth of food, feeding a family, and not going to waste!

[@debbieframpton3857]

I helped at my local church food pantry this morning been doing this for 10 years most of the helpers are seniors we have been averaging around 45 to 50 families today we had 90 this is the most we've seen since covid first started back in 2020. Thank you for always suggesting that people go to a food pantry that's what they are there for

[@pennynickels5216]

Our shelves are empty after today's clients. We were SO busy.

[@janicerhoades8851]

We get lots of donations at the mission we work at. We are grateful for all of them . Bless you for Blessing others.

[@simplyfromscratchrecipes]

Don't be too concerned about that marinara sauce in the bags, it looks like big packages that restaurants would get. I wouldn't can them because they have already been processed, but freeze it into the portions you will use for various meals. Such a blessing in your hauls.

[@beckie0512]

agreed , just like you would buy in the stores in jars, only its in plastic, just portion and freeze

[@lorilxn1597]

I worked in a restaurant with bags like that

[@hello-vs4me]

Hope you feel better love your videos thanks ❤️ 😊

[@jennifermartin1775]

Thank you❤

[@whitneytucker1224]

The working poor, that’s the truth right there. I realized living paycheck to paycheck is a luxury. I remember living paycheck to 2 days before payday and OH the struggle. I thank you for posting these videos and sharing your message, because your right, not everyone has the ability/ luxury of having a “Nest Egg” life happens, but no one nor no family should have to go hungry when their are resources to help. Please don’t be ashamed to utilize them. 💜

[@adriennej8730]

That cheerleading at the end..........HUGS! You're correct in encouraging anyone that needs help!

[@desertfamilyhomestead3127]

Our produce we get for our monthly produce distribution is what grocery stores refuse for some reason: examples are Kroger wants potatoes kept at 40 degrees on the truck and the temperature was 42 they will refuse the load. So we get them donated to our organization and we take them to our different markets(we are up to 9 a month now). It is just crazy to me!! Great haul!! My family loves the Screaming Sicilian pizzas, I only buy them though when there is a great rebate through ibotta.

[@Rebecca-zp4gm]

You could cook the turkey for Easter and enjoy with veggies. The Lindt chocolates are really expensive. Enjoy with the kids and have a great Easter.

[@makingendsmeet]

Thanks for sharing. It's always so interesting to see what you get. You have a wonderful food pantry there and that was some lovely items you received! Those asparagus pouches do look good and would be so handy. Macadamia nuts too - yum!

[@normamason3185]

Why not roast a turkey for Easter. I put a stick of butter in the cavity, season with salt and pepper and roast upside down and the breast is incredibly moist. Can your leftovers.

[@annetterose8948]

I belong to food rescue organization it's so awesome!

[@margaretdavis81]

Great food haul! I'm very thankful for our food pantry. Wow that is crazy about the food waste.

[@margaretdavis81]

I'm so encouraged by your videos!

[@margaretdavis81]

Do you have Instagram?

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

@@margaretdavis81 I do not. I am not big on social media. Too busy. Lol

[@margaretdavis81]

That's understandable.❤️

[@LadyCin611]

These food pantry’s are truly a blessing all around! Well done, you!

[@TakeMetoTammysHouse]

Great video! We have been going to the food pantry. Such a blessing.

[@lupuswarrior7747]

Another great haul. They cut the food stamps very low. Their alternative they say is to use the food bank. However the food pantries around here don't have hardy anything at all. I stared going lately. I am very grateful for all the blessings. They only have shelf stable and hardly anything fresh at all. God bless you and your family. I pray every day for our country. ♥️🙏

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

I am praying as well. ❤️

[@pennynickels5216]

Please consider calling local places to see if they would donate produce of leftovers. Maybe someone will step up and surprise you. As a food pantry volunteer, we can only give what we get!

[@danetteo8538]

Those lilys baking chips are expensive,at our walmart in Washington state they are on sale for $14.99 for a 9 ounce bag. Great score!!

[@shirleygriffin3060]

The white chocolate Lily’s chips are so tasty as a topping for low sugar treats, yogurts…😋

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

I didn't realize they were that pricy. Wow!

[@pennynickels5216]

💛😊✨️ that good culture cottage cheese is THE best. Not cheap but it is SO good. I sometimes splurge on it when I have a gift card.

[@mzdawgpawz1]

God bless you and your family.

[@justnina8023]

The pizza looks good

[@annfoster6116]

I love your last comment know people who won't go out of pride!

[@angelam4258]

that bagged sauce is great I have had them for a year and them be tasty out of the bag I add stuff to it to improve flavor I haven't seen then at the pantry for a long time.

[@diann824]

Such a blessing

[@Lifeisgoodat66]

Great Haul 🥰🙏🙏

[@SodbusterLiving]

Nice!

[@birgittacarlson7537]

Hi 🌿. You really get good grocerys.🍅 I am glad for you, that help is available.🥰 Those of us who watch your channel get to help spread it so that you get more subscribers.🌸 Then it can bring you a small income. Take care. Birgitta 🌷💙💛🌷

[@theworldasweliveit.7189]

❤

[@alishaparr577]

I'd just freeze the pasta sauce in ziplock bags, but I'm not into canning.

[@karenjones1897]

sounds like you have a job ahead of you with 2 turkeys. that could make a lot of bone broth! sounds delicious, right? i am glad you are feeling better.

[@aprilsmith4333]

I used to work at Wendy’s and those bags look exactly like the ones we had for our chili so basically just tomato sauce

[@alishaparr577]

I once used leftover big bird in a lasagna it was yummy.

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

Big bird. 🤣 Thanks for the visual.

[@justnina8023]

Back again

[@dawnsullivan7325]

we hav so much food waste but there are hungry people....what's wrong here???

[@vermontnative5676]

I think it should be a law that food must be donated and not put in a landfill.

[@vermontnative5676]

Have you ever watched any of the Dumpster Divers? I just cannot imagine throwing food away when people are hungry.

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

Unfortunately due to our "sue happy" society, many companies and governments choose to "cover their legal butts" rather than risk people suing them for getting sick or just not liking their not perfect donations. 😕

[@pennynickels5216]

​@Vermont Native I think California just past that law!

[@ohiofarmgirl3384]

Glad you ended up grabbing the marinara. I would’ve been all over that!😂. Along with pints, I’d probably use some half pints too. Do you have the nutrition label info for it? I also follow keto and read a lot of labels and watch the hidden sugars and fillers.

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

It did not have the label unfortunately. But I usually don't eat much pasta sauce anyway so should be OK. ❤️

[@vermontnative5676]

Wonderful. How often can you go?

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

The church run one is open every other week.

[@allisonkores8785]

Have you tried those Sucker Punch Pickles? I’ve seen them at the store and wondered if they were sour or not. If you have a minute to let me know, I would appreciate it! ❤

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

We have not tried them yet, but when we do I will try to remember to come back and let you know.

[@pussiriffic]

The pasta is pronounced casa-ree-che.

[@marionolson770]

Don't you get paid for youtube?

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

A small amount. Not nearly as much as people assume.

[@dessebasey2750]

Have you seen the price of groceries lately! Pay no attention to them. We have some rough times coming very soon. Stock as much as possible.

[@alinewright1093]

If there are no takers, they are trashed. Stores, vending machine operators distributors have to keep products moving there is no profit in storing foods, etc. They have to sell things to make money. The food banks are always receiving donations, too. They have to constantly keep items moving before they expire or are too long after Best used date. Many places get tax credit for donating. Just like when you do your taxes. So do not judge other people.

[@marionolson770]

Quit jumping to conclusions. I volunteer at a food bank, but have friend who wants to so youtube to make some money. Don't assume.

[@rebeccamiller3547]

The bobos taste sooo good warmed up… the inside gets so yummy😊