Food Pantry Haul & Food Bank Haul BLESSINGS! Frugal Living Vlog With Awesome Food Pantry Meals ENJOY

Welcome to my Food Pantry Haul & Meals video! The cost of living and the price of food has increased so much that many people use a food bank or food pantry to make ends meet. The food pantry is a great resource to obtain food and household supplies. There is no need to go hungry when there are great resources out there for everyone to use, if you qualify. I encourage you to apply to your local food pantry or food bank if you need help with groceries. Also, it's a great place to meet new people in the community. If you do not qualify for the food pantry or the food bank then please check out your local churches as that could be another option to get help.
Food Bank Hauls & Food Pantry Hauls Are Such A Blessing!
There is no shame in going to a food pantry, a food bank or a local church for help with groceries. The cost of food and the cost of living is high. If you have low-income, lower income or no income then the food pantry may be a great option for you! Inflation prices are rapidly increasing, so more people are using their community resources and programs than ever before. Using your local community resources to help offset the cost of food can help you stretch your paycheck further. Keep in mind that sometimes the food has gone bad. There are times I have received items from the food pantry that were spoiled. Sometimes the food is very out of date and not suitable. Please check the best by dates! If you receive spoiled items, then I'm sure it was an accident. Food banks and food pantries move a lot of inventory and there are times when the food has turned. They have a lot of food that comes through and they're not perfect. Volunteers help rotate and shelf products at the food pantry. Just keep your eye out for best by dates to make sure you are getting the best quality items you can find!
THE FRUGAL LIVING LIFESTYLE!
I live a frugal lifestyle. I shop sales and squirrel away supplies for winter. I am mindful to stock up on everyday items to save money in the long run so I can pay for daily living expenses like electricity. Every purchase I make is a financial investment in my future. It could be a bottle of water or a can of beans. Part of my frugal living lifestyle is using my local food pantry and shopping at thrift stores. Each organization has their own rules and if you qualify, you become a consumer to their program so please follow their rules so you can maintain a good relationship with your food pantry or food bank. I still have bills like everyone else and I budget according to my finances. Although I am considered financially poor or low-income, I do not feel poor. I eat well. I dress well. I have my basic needs met and I work to try to improve my life. Start where you are and work with what you've got!
Thank you for watching my food pantry haul video! It really means a lot to me to see everyone watching my videos. I enjoy making these videos to help others and show what is going on in the East Coast. I hope my meals inspire you to cook at home to save money. Look out for more videos in the future! And thank you to everyone that subscribed to my channel! It means so much to me! These are uncertain times, but you can be certain to plan, prepare and get stocked on essentials.
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[@christieflesch3750]

😊😊😊😊😊😊 love crumpets

[@mariaejasso5115]

I love your videos.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@omapanther222]

I use my drying rack outside on my front covered porch and let the sun and air dry them.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

That's a good suggestion! I would love to build an awning for my porch one day!

[@sallygordin2869]

I love making spice blends. Yours looks great. Seeing your blueberries makes me want some. Blessings 😊

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

I love blueberries, too!

[@christieflesch3750]

😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@judygriffing1276]

Hi Sarah! 👋🏻 You are a wiz at one-handed videoing! I really enjoy your videos, thanks for bringing us along. Once again, you got amazing items from the pantry. Take care and I hope you have a great weekend! 😀 Judy

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@judygriffing1276 Hi Judy! Thank you so much. I had a good time making this video! I was thrilled to find those pink planters at the dump. This food pantry haul was one of my favorites. Those ready to eat meals make it easier to cook in the summer time! It's been hot and humid lately. Have a great weekend, too!

[@jennifermunn6898]

Great haul and video! 🎉❤ I love seeing what you get and how you utilize it!!🎉

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@jennifermunn6898 Thank you very much! I enjoy making these videos for y'all and hope they inspire others! When I was first approved for the food pantry, I had no idea the quantity or quality of food I might get. It has been a life-changing experience for me. Thank you for watching my video!

[@dianeleclair5243]

Love how you repacked your food I have to do that I just shove everything in the fridge then forget what I actually have. Thanks for the advice ❤

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Repackaging food really helps! It's an extra step but worth it, I hope you find it helpful when you give it a try! Thank you for watching!

[@melodyshaw9329]

New subscriber here! Just found you yesterday. Love your wholesome content and great positive attitude. Great job with no/minimal waste and repurposing. Great channel. Glad I found it! God bless your golden heart!!

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@melodyshaw9329 Thank you for subscribing and welcome to the channel! I like using what I have and making it work. Some meals turn out really good and it's fun to get creative with cooking. I like figuring out how to put meals together! Thank you for watching my video!

[@hoosierpioneer]

Wowza! I could not have eaten all the food you had in the last video by now. I did not expect your fridge to be so empty!

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@hoosierpioneer It was a very packed fridge! Doing the meal planning really helps me. I try to eat more protein throughout the day. You are right, it was a lot of food. I feel blessed to have so much especially in these uncertain times where many folks struggle to make ends meet.

[@GrumpyGrandma2423]

If you have room store your celrey in a jar with water. It will stay hydrated and fresh

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@GrumpyGrandma2423 That is a great idea, thank you, Lois!

[@kathymccoy5935]

Apples and peanut butter my favorite

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@kathymccoy5935 I like it, too! I hear an apple a day keeps the doctor away, so it must be good to eat. Thank you for watching my video!

[@sueritter1483]

Take us on a shopping trip to Food Lion! Please!

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@sueritter1483 Thank you for your suggestion for a Food Lion Shopping Trip! I will keep this in mind for a future video! And, thank you for watching my video.

[@kathymccoy5935]

Caint wait to see video on decluttering bedroom or saving space in video I need some ideas

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@kathymccoy5935 It's coming along and I hope to have another Tip to Create More Space video soon! I haven't forgotten about you!

[@DisabledandPrepping]

Yeah the crumpets are like an english muffin. And I already got a ride set up for next thursday to go to the food pantry by me so I can get some vegetables. Because there's not much of community garden right now. And i'm not able to afford a whole bunch at the farmer's market because of the high prices. Most children's medicine has an adnote serving chart. Have you tried making chia pudding? I make it and I really like it. Oh, Hey, how won't you make the toast for? I didn't know you could toast bread in the air fryer what's setting? As always your meals look so good.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@DisabledandPrepping Thank you so much! I enjoy figuring out what I can make from the ingredients I get and how to put it together. I'm glad you are all set for your food pantry trip, that's great. The farmers markets, in my experience, can be very expensive. I hope your food pantry has some good vegetables for you to choose from! I lightly toast bread in the air fryer using the "reheat" setting. But not tortillas (I learned my lesson!). Yes, I do like chia pudding but have not made that in awhile!

[@rosemariemichel7050]

Looking good. Beans and lentils last a long time. Just Google it.😊

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@rosemariemichel7050 I am going through my pantry today, taking inventory. I feel blessed to have a strong stock on Lentils and Beans! Thank you for watching my video!

[@karenjones1897]

as always, i totally enjoy your videos. you are so clever in putting meals together. everything is not just a feast for the tummy but also for the eyes. we are having hot days for this coming week. sunday is predicted at 111. ugh, right? i loved it when you sang, here comes the sun. take care, keep cool.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@karenjones1897 I am so glad the videos are enjoyable for you! I like putting together a pretty plate of food, it just makes me happy. In sharing the meals with y'all, I hope it inspires others to make a nice food pantry meal! Oh wow, your weather is very hot, I hope the heat passes soon and the temperatures are more bearable in your neck of the woods! I'm glad I did not hurt your ears with my singing :-)

[@lorrainescully]

Hi how are you crumpets you can put in toaster and add butter or jamthey are great with butter just toast it

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

I just replied but the comment went away, I'll try again! The crumpets were good, I heated them in the Air Fryer and yummy!

[@lynellleviner6748]

I really enjoy watching how you use the food pantry items during the week. You are very creative.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@lynellleviner6748 I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying how I use the items from the food pantry, thank you! I hope these videos help others get inspired on what kind of meal can be made from the food pantry! We all have to eat!

[@perrymorse4390]

I'm enjoying your videos, I discovered them last week, thank you for sharing them. Do you have a regular stove?

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

I'm glad you found my Channel! I do not have a regular stove right now. Instead, I've got a 2-burner hot plate. Plus other countertop appliances. I do shop at Habitat for Humanity for appliances but have not found a stove I like yet!

[@perrymorse4390]

@@CareFreeLivingChannel Good luck, one should pop up for you either there or Facebook Marketplace, it might be worth watching that, people remodeling houses often give away existing stoves to make room for new appliances that in my opinion are perfectly fine, if you'd like one. In the meantime, a two burner countertop will cook a lot of meals :-)

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Great idea to get a used stove! I have a feeling one will, as you said, pop up! It's just a matter of time, and the perfect little stove will be found.

[@perrymorse4390]

@@CareFreeLivingChannel Remember to make sure your wiring is set up correctly for a stove, some of them require a higher voltage plug. Good luck!

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

I have the original floor plug. I should be good!

[@GrumpyGrandma2423]

Do you ever get honey? If so will try to find the recipe for apples and honey salad it's very yummy

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@GrumpyGrandma2423 Yes, I do have honey on hand and would love to take a look at your salad recipe. Thank you!

[@justnina8023]

Crumpets are for breakfast

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@justnina8023 Crumpets are a new food to me! A bonus to shopping at the food pantry is I get to try "new to me" foods. Yes, I believe you are right about crumpets for breakfast, it's like a fancy toast! One of our subscribers said crumpets are english muffins.

[@rosemariemichel7050]

Is your washer off balance? It will make it make noises with bigger loads.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@rosemariemichel7050 Good point! I'll have to find my level and re-check it, thank you!

[@GrumpyGrandma2423]

Crumpets are english muffins,

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@GrumpyGrandma2423 Hi Lois! That's good to know, I was wondering if they were little pancakes or not. Thank you for the info. Always learning new things!

[@GrumpyGrandma2423]

Are you a tint house person? If so did you adjust to it okay? Just trying to get some info, thinking about setting one up on the back of my property for a Mother in law suite.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@GrumpyGrandma2423 Yes, I believe my home is small enough to be considered a tiny house. It measures 455 square feet of inside space. I've actually lived in two smaller places that helped me get used to less space. It took me time to adjust to this home because I did not have much furniture to be comfy. Over time, I got more settled in as I was able to buy things I needed and set it up better (the thrift store, habitat for humanity and Amazon are helpful resources!). A comfortable place to sit is top priority. Setting up your mother-in-law suite is a great idea! I've had the most luck by setting up furniture against the wall and making a clear pathway in the living room so I don't feel too confined. When the door opens there's no entryway, I am literally in the living room!

[@kimtuiai605]

@@CareFreeLivingChannel love a volg of ur place

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@@kimtuiai605 Thank you for watching my video! A home tour vlog may be in the future.

[@catherinedougherty7880]

Do you live in a house and if so where is your regular size fridge

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@catherinedougherty7880 My home is a small mobile home and my mini-fridge is the only fridge I have. Although I may upgrade one day! If so then I’d have to reconfigure my shelves to makes room. Thank you for watching my video!

[@kathymccoy5935]

Tu

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@kathymccoy5935 I'm working on a video that I hope you will find helpful!