Helene Civilian AID MRE vs REAL Military MRE - shockingly different

[@cbwmama8461]

Served 30 yrs in the Army -- retired 24 yrs ago -- and experienced field rations as they progressed from C-Rats (cans) to MRE's. MRE's were made to sustain military members for 1 day if need be and provided mega calories. In the beginning, everything was eaten cold until the chemical heating packs were introduced post Desert Storm. You opened the bag and divided up the contents for the day. The main meal was eaten directly out of the food bag with a long handled spoon. You didn't look at it -- you didn't smell it -- you just ate it. Picky eaters had to sustain themselves on crackers/bread with the jelly/peanut butter/cheese but after a while, they ate the main meal without hesitation. MRE's also contained dehydrated fruit that you reconstituted with water from your canteen. During Desert Storm, we exchanged field rations with the Brits, French, and Germans and the German rations -- stored in cans -- were judged the best.

[@kc3074]

Thank you for your service! ❤🇺🇲

[@barbaradickinson8534]

We had them in the first days of the hurricane when stores weren’t open and supplies were low. Really, they were not bad at all. We appreciated them.

[@sandraking9650]

I understand, blessings 🙌

[@homesteadrevivals]

If you were hungry, you would eat it and you would be grateful for it.

[@katwin659]

Yes, sadly.

[@loritanner4478]

Our local drive thru food bank gave us 2 boxes of military MRE's. There was 12 pkgs. All different in a box. So we got 2 of each of 12 different ones. My hubby has been taking them to work for lunches. He has liked all of them that he has tried. I can eat them as I am allergic to gluten and dairy. But they looked and smell good. And yes, they have a lot packed in those pkgs. Even pkgs of candy in some of them. His favorite was one that he didnt think he would like. Lentil and bean stew. But he really found out he likes Lentils. So i have a ton of Lentils of different colors. So ive been finding recipes to use them in. They were giving a lot out at that drive thru food pantry. Then my hubby works at a gas station. And a guy gave my hubby a box of 12 military MRE's. My hubby was stoked!😊

[@loritanner4478]

That was suppose to say i can't eat them because of my gluten and dairy allergies.

[@durgan5668]

MRE's are quite expensive per meal, they used to be reasonable, but that was a long time ago.

[@loritanner4478]

@durgan5668 that's why free was so nice. I figured that they would cost a lot. Love free stuff. 😊

[@durgan5668]

Shrug, some meals are better than others, but hunger provides its own flavor, so to speak. You quickly get tired of them, but they still do the job. In the field, you have to be careful because your system isn't used to them, and that can affect your ability to regulate bowel movements. The meals have changed a lot over the years. We switched from C-rats to MRE's in Basic Training (1984) at Ft. Benning. Some of the C-rats were great, and some, well, let's just say it was educational. When possible, once we were in our actual units and in the field, we brought things like hot sauce, and snacks to give us a variety. Now, they have heaters in the meals, which helps, as we just tossed the aluminum foil packets on an engine block to warm them up (Jeeps or Mechanized), but again, things evolved so there were more options. We got small squad stoves for coffee/cocoa, and that helped morale quite a bit. People would trade things back and forth, but whoever got fed last, got the least popular ones unless steps were taken to make it somewhat 'fair'. In the field, they tried to get us at least one warm meal a day, usually breakfast. T-Rats came out around 1990, and I've heard they were better, but again, any time you try and cook for a lot of people, quality often suffers when your focus is on quantity. I was in the Infantry, and we called MRE's: Meals Rejected by Ethiopia.

[@sarahbear1236]

I work at a commissary at one of the military bases here in North Carolina. One job i am tasked with is maintaining the display of MREs that we sell. Commissaries have special permission to sell MREs individually and by the case. I will tell you that chili mac (#10) is one that I cannot keep in stock and one that cannot seem to sell is jalapeno beef patty (#19), nobody wants that. Having grown up around the military my entire life I can confirm that military guys only get one MRE a day that's why they have a lot more in them most likely and they need a lot of calories to maintain in times of war/conflict or in the feild. I think they have like over 3000 calories per MRE.

[@bluehairedbingobabe]

Thank you for your service and maybe a good chuckle over #19. 👍

[@sarahbear1236]

@@bluehairedbingobabe im not in the military. I am a civilian employee at the commissary. I grew up around the military because my dad was in for 20 years.

[@sandraking9650]

I would eat the #19 lol 😆

[@junesecrist6719]

Sweet potato will help prevent the runs, which can happen eating different food sand with the stress of an emergency situation.

[@bluehairedbingobabe]

@@sarahbear1236 You still deserve a Thank You, you keep 'em fed. 👍

[@krazedvintagemodel]

This perspective was entertaining and the results surprised me. I expected the civilian mre to be better than the military. Thank you for demonstrating with the kids! Peace and Blessings to you all!🍂

[@TinyLuvsBostons]

I purchased dehydrated beef, chicken, veggies & fruit from Costco ( on sale ). Someone said, you could have just purchased MREs. I think my purchase is far better. Thanks for the demonstration and review. Blessings from Texas! 🙏🏼❤️

[@evalinawarne1337]

I heard that it needed to be returned, because it was bad food. Not to eat it. Have you heard this?

[@cellgrrl]

Is it part of the emergency food package or purchased separately?

[@petgranny194]

I too have freeze-dried food stored for emergencies - tho not from Costco.

[@coachwendy5618]

​@@evalinawarne1337probably should check. There's been a lot of processed food recalls lately

[@katwin659]

Sounds like you made the right decision.

[@bonniedunkin-brady9358]

MRE's are for survival, not to be a gourmet meal. Cant be picky when you need something to eat

[@Missypop-sy8oc]

Maybe the military only get one MRE a day, so it has more in it? The sweet potato smoothie probably has nutrition and some fiber, so maybe for a child or adult with chewing problems? When Hurricane Wilma wiped us out in S. Florida, the Red Cross fed us for 2 days. One meal was plain spaghetti with tomato sauce with green peas mixed in. If you are hungry enough...the main things we wanted was coffee in the morning and cold water.

[@thelittlebrownranch9105]

The differences have to do with the population expected to consume the packet and the cost. Military MREs are meant to sustain a young person, likely male, who is physically active for an extended period, and this is their only source of nutrition for an entire day so calorie content is high. Military persons are assets so caring for them is important. The civilian packet is for a wide range of persons experiencing a hardship. The packets for them are just to sustain life. Civilians are not assets so low cost is a priority.

[@oldwillowtree173]

Wow. What a way to look at humans. Asset or non assets. Amazing, actually.

[@janb8015]

@@oldwillowtree173 Reality is hard and ugly. From the beginning of time, until the end of time there will always be priority given to the young male who can work and defend verses an elderly man who can no longer do those things. To the Solider verses the Citizen... That doesn't mean that the elderly man doesn't have value (he has knowledge and experience) but without the young man the old man won't survive.

[@Flowers4Bees.Veggies4Me]

If you’re starving you would feel fortunate to have anything to eat. I detest canned spaghetti and anything unhealthy…. But as I said before… if I as starving I would eat it and give thanks. Nice video. 💚

[@solarwind907]

If you have no food and you’re hungry and someone brings you and your family, sweet potato smoothies, don’t turn your nose up at them. Tell your kids that it’s gross. Tell them how special this food is And how wonderful it is that you live in a country where your government cares enough about you to help you when you’re down! Good to see The comment section full of grateful Americans.

[@victoriamaaske7420]

The sweet potato would taste similar to pumpkin pie spice. Sounds good. Nutrients in the sweet potato.😅

[@claudiaclark6162]

Civilian ones are to try to help keep you alive until better options come. The Military ones are to keep them alive because there are no better options for them in the field for months at a time. May GOD Bless Everyone.

[@evalinawarne1337]

Thank you for trying the food. Art, saw you again with Justin and family helping. You're are TRUE BLESSING BRI AND FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU. ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. GLORY BE TO GOD HALLELUJAH. PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. SE MICHIGAN 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🙏🇮🇱🙏

[@YTKion]

Very interesting thanks for sharing Art

[@priscillah.3418]

I appreciate the goal of levity and information!

[@jasminaalm]

My 2 kids tried these out when their dad was deployed. He was eating 4 star food in the officers' mess. The kids were really thinking about dad and the other soldiers. That was the best part for me.

[@priscillah.3418]

@@jasminaalm Absolutely; empathy and a sense of connection is so important!

[@MemeMary926]

They are different focus meals. MRE is for an adult military member to eat out in the field when no kitchen service is available.

[@claudiaclark6162]

May GOD Bless Our Men and Women in Uniforms for everything they do. Thank You! for your service.

[@bluehairedbingobabe]

Thanks Art and your children for this very interesting side-by-side comparison. I agree about the sweet potato + grape smoothie. As an almost daily consumer of smoothies, I've got my own go-to ingredients, sweet potato was never a consideration😉

[@coachwendy5618]

Sweet potatoes are full of nutrients and actually taste pretty good. I can see using them in a civilian mre that doesn't have the amount of carbs as the military mre

[@tonimaya1554]

Loved Grace saying she would eat civilian meal in an emergency, but she still would not like the taste.

[@belieftransformation]

Great comparison taste test. It was sweet to see the kids trying them. Man those kids are growing up fast! Thanks for all the service work you’re doing in your community. Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦🌻

[@EHCBunny4real]

Civilian MREs must adapt to feeding a family instead of an adult in the military. Children normally don't drink hot drinks, like coffee, and many kids are allergic to nuts.

[@not2tees]

Very fun and nice to see everyone, Art. And informativo!

[@livingstrategically]

Your reactions gave us great laughs! ❤🍽❤

[@beckystjohn3011]

Thanks for saying kind things about govt helpers, I wondered what they were actually doing. This is fun to see your kids trying these foods! God bless you all!

[@MoonbeamAcres]

Thank you for this! I always wondered what the difference was and now I know better than to guy the 'generic' ones. Stay safe and it's good to see you somewhere that doesn't include destruction all around you. Sending prayers from north Texas!

[@EsthersEden]

Still praying for everyone who was affected by the hurricane. I love the amazing outpouring and community! It goes to show that the post apocalypse books don’t account for how amazing people can choose to be. Hahaha this was great. I might have to do this with my kids.

[@aaryncombs4426]

This was REALLY interesting. I really enjoyed seeing us because it is a factor of someone’s every day who is going through these tragic circumstances. I as someone removed from the circumstance that you’re experiencing no food scare city and access to these daily provisions is a challenge, but I have never heard that civilian style MREs are given out. So this is very educational, I really appreciate you sharing this

[@AfterTheRains]

So easy for you to say “I would not eat that”. You are not desperate for nutrition right now and you are not starving.

[@Pinkraider]

Good thing we have a tote full of MRE’s. We are in a hurricane area in FL and my husband was recently stationed at a Marine base in NC where he was in the field a ton for training. He would field his MRE’s before going out which just means he would take his favorite items from multiple MRE’s and make his own. His favorite combo was the Zapplesauce with a sponge cake or apple muffin. He would combine the two for his breakfast.

[@tinabloomfield7228]

Sounds like they need to make some of these more kid friendly. I would probably starve....lol

[@bonniedugle1763]

Thanks guys..so fun to watch!!

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

My assumption after reading the comments is the sweet potato smoothie is to offset the constipation many say come with eating the entrees. Plus I've made my own sweet potato smoothie at home and it's DELICIOUS! ❤😋

[@lvbaum3]

My daughter who is an Army Combat Medic for the National Guard told me the best one is the Veggie Crumble. She said it has the best snacks and she doesn’t eat the main meal part because it blocks you up. Her exact words when I just asked her about her favorite and eating them. “Yeah, they back you up hardcore when that’s all you are eating. I avoid eating them completely when I can. I rather go hungry!🤣 Plus, the amount of random crap that’s in the ingredients is scary!!’

[@EHCBunny4real]

I loved MREs as a teen. I loved that you could cook up a healthy snack in your bedroom after the family says, "The kitchen is closed"

[@Robmancan1987]

Not healthy

[@marz9lu104]

Interesting...I think the military meals would be better because they calories required for a soldier would be high. I think also if you are literally starving with other option, you won't care you will eat anything....sadly

[@inspiredclips8245]

Sadly it right. Eating dirt is a real thing, my friends lived in a country where dirt cakes are baked and sold just proving needed minerals. they looked like dirt pita breads.

[@mariadelaney7179]

Bri could have at least tried the food, good thing she wasn't hungry like the poor people in the mountains, you would eat anything if you're hungary. That civilian MRE could had a little more food to make a full meal. Thanks Art for the info.

[@seandoherty4236]

The tastiest gravy is made by an empty stomach

[@redeemedforlivinglove3156]

Did you follow the instructions for how much water to add? 😂 Oh my land Grace has wisdom beyond her years.

[@Legendary1980]

just in case you need might need to know in the future it is way easier to put the sleeve on from the top going down so your not trying to push the flap in the sleeve since it is pretty important it hold as much steam in as possible to heat the meals

[@01Lenda]

I will take military MREs (Meals Ready to Eat), over those other fake civilian aide mres, anyday. EXCEPT the Chicken A La King 🤢. Never could stomach those 😆. Great videos! 💙🌿🩷

[@EpiphanyLondon]

Thanks for saying what MRE stands for.

[@shannonhenson609]

When I was in the Army back in the early 90's ....we always dumped the little bottle of Tobasco into the chicken al a king. It greatly improved it. 😆

[@leem200]

Use to live on an army base and my friend's husband's use to give me the left over MRE after they were back from the field and for some reason I loved them., so did my one son. We loved them. If the box all of them came in was open, they had to get rid of what was left in them. So, I got them all the time. At that time, I was trying to gain weight although I never did gain any weight. They are high in calories. All my friends had so many or were sick of them. I was a navy wife so thought they were cool. Their husbands were army cooks too. So, they got all that was left over. Unopened. In the navy my husband was on flights, and they packed a bagged lunch. I'd get left over ones that were not eaten. Also, bagged breakfast too. I separate out all that was useable. Like chips and canned fruit, crackers and cheese. Sweet rolls and deserts like twinkies all individually wrapped like you get them at the store. Put them in the freezer or store. Sandwiches I'd not keep. We married he was not rated at the time. So, we got offered them a lot. Did help on grocery cost. Little pop top fruits were like canned fruit.

[@petgranny194]

Lemon Poppy seed pound cake??? Drug testing might show positive for opiods after that pound cake, sadly because I love poppy seeds in baked goods. Odd that the military would provide that item when they don't allow herbs like golden seal because of drug testing.

[@thehumblehomestead734]

That was fun. I KNOW y’all would eat it in emergency. But it was a fun comparison, and light hearted video. Thank you

[@inspiredclips8245]

Thank You!

[@cynthiaverdugo3279]

The military MREs are designed to provide a calorie dense meal to someone who's only food supply in the field is only those meals, looks like that civilian one is designed with the assumption that regular food supplies will be available at some point and they are stop gap meals. The civilian one seems to have less refined sugar content and a nod to " healthy" foods and feeding children as well. That said , give me a regular military MRE any day not that civilian one.

[@leannsmarie]

My dad (Air Force) would bring the military ones home every so often for us to try. My favorite was the pork patty. I also liked the chiclets gum. My husband (Army) liked the ham slice & the beef patty & hated chicken a la king & the chocolate brownie that he called a 'track pad'.

[@gwebocelestron9194]

Yuck. The pork patty was the worst. That was the one that everyone tried to trade away.

[@beckbeck5110]

We have to leave like 10 minutes ago 😂

[@patriciadean5452]

Very interesting information. It was interesting getting the kids opinions. Yeah, why send people in a community so very little to eat when they need so much more & they don't taste good. So great to see the kids again, we have missed them & Bri.

[@cathykillion6544]

Thank you for all y’all do in service to the Lord

[@ischafer8073]

Wow, Art. This was in really poor taste (no pun intended). There but by the grace of God...

[@TeresaAlley]

In the late ’70’s my husband at the time was in the army and we were so broke so we ate MRE’s. Not the best but when you’re hungry it’s not that bad. 😊

[@02271953me]

Ooooo, not laughing but "kinda smells like bread". "Oooo, that smells something special" 🙊 🤣

[@gailbrault9251]

I believe if that is all you have to eat...you woll eat it.

[@April_summer2]

The real difference in the two is probably the protein and calories. I remember when my husband first went to war they had to live off one MRE a day for awhile. They make the military MRE’s high in calories and protein for a reason. I’m not sure about the civilian one as I’m not familiar with it. It would be interesting if you included that in the video.

[@coachwendy5618]

They did.

[@Coetzeefamilystead]

What happened to Wilder😮😮😮 he grew so quick - didn't even recognize him😅 - he looks just like his big brothers now!🤩

[@suzannehicks5856]

Your kids making faces was a hoot!😂

[@kimparks1787]

There is a guy on KZbin who makes his own with store bought items. But, the items he chooses need to be warmed up and he uses a trucker’s lunch box. You would need power of some sort for the trucker’s lunch box. A generator or use it in your car. I guess I would prefer to invest in a portable cook stove instead of a trucker’s lunch box. I think the portable cook stove would allow you to cook more at a time.

[@Fawn62312]

I'd bet that smoothie is for young children, like the fruit and veggie pouches kids like.

[@starriderkittykat9064]

I had had those MREs after Katrina…I liked most of them..

[@catherinethorington3452]

Nice to daddy kiddos time ❤

[@jaynemar1]

Getting rid of items that don’t sell. Give it away and claim the tax credit.

[@solarwind907]

Always nice to have a cynic Comment once in a while. Makes you appreciate the people who actually have a heart and soul.

[@hermanhale9258]

A good test would be to get a table full of kids, give half of them the military meal and half the civilian meal, let them react.

[@JasonMyers-c6z]

Was that you I saw in Justin Rhodes's latest video? That was very cool of you to help out.

[@claudettehernandez3402]

LOOK AT THE CALORIES! Some over 5,000! My son went into the Marines a thin, fit young man and after his first tour on MREs as a combat engineer in Iraq, he gained over 50#, and the toll that it did on his joints and ligaments gaining all that weight. For a kids like yours that’s a few tablespoons to get your Daily calories!

[@millyjays]

if you were hungry enough you would eat it :)

[@Legendary1980]

lol all the APACK meals we got in 2022 had red beans in them, with the pasta and sauce, we didn't have a meat sauce just a Pasta and vegetable with sauce

[@pleasantplacesfarm]

The chili mac MRE made me very sick! It lived up to it's name of Meal Resisting Entry and Meal Ready for Exit... -Mike

[@lindajones16]

If I was starving I guess I would eat it. Gotta give credit to the kids for trying it Blessings

[@starrmeadows7033]

They can make better. I know it’s not supposed to be gourmet but it could taste better. I wonder if both meals are made by the same company. Still praying for everyone. Have a safe & blessed day from southeastern NC.

[@jenniferroberts8785]

Maybe the smoothie gives some nutrients that people under stress need

[@bingo45373]

I have always liked the chilly Mac but the peanut butter one is good too but I like peanut butter anyway

[@mamaAimEC]

Those MREs are for emergencies, when people don't have food. Why complain about food ment to help. I buy those for emergencies & tasted several from the surplus store. I think they serve a great purpose. Also they are very filling.

[@ValdirSilva-sz1ms]

*UM FINAL DE SEMANA ABENÇOADO PARA VOCÊ LOIS SOUTHARD GOOD MORNING CALIFÓRNIA 🇺🇸🆗👏🏻*

[@ValdirSilva-sz1ms]

*uma tarde abençoada para todos Califórnia 🇺🇸👏🏻*

[@jenniferrush8231]

One tip for eating these… eat out of the package hahahah! But seriously it helps vs fully seeing it.

[@ajalicea1091]

The MREs usually have a higher protein content

[@edieboudreau9637]

MREs are 1 per day per GI... Personally I liked C-rats better in some ways. Civilian MREs are designed to be eaten by children and families. Different target and different nutrients requirements. GI MREs are KNOWN for causing gut backups. Civilian ones are not.

[@rosmeeker1964]

Lots more protein and calories in the military mre.

[@mustwereallydothis]

I wonder if they added vitamin supplements to the civillian main dishes

[@oxenrat]

I like the I would eat that in an emergency and like it and the I would eat that in an emergency and not like it. He knows the reality of the food needs.

[@jessicapabon2105]

You know when you're in a dire situation and a disastrous situation you're not going to put your nose up to the food that you're given. Just say thank you and be thankful to God for it, because you don't know when your next meal is. So the MREs might not be to your so-called satisfaction cuz you don't understand why is a package packaged and you might think that they're disgusting but that disgusting food that you're turning your nose up are actually feeding people who have gone through such a tragic situation and have lost everything and that is food in their bellies or in the bellies of their children. So your point to testing these out is to do exactly what??? Is it just to see what's in there and put your nose up concerning it? LOL.

[@kinthecountry4301]

The people making this stuff aren’t in an emergency. They can make it appealing and healthy. It’s their job.

[@jessicapabon2105]

@@kinthecountry4301 their job is to feed those in Desperate need and in desperate situations. Their job is not to make it taste to your liking, or make it healthy as you say. So to one person one thing is healthy while to another person the same food is not healthy.... When you're hungry, when you're desperate, when you're in dire desperation or dire need, you are not thinking of gee I wonder if this is going to be healthy for me ? That doesn't even come up to a person that is in a dire situation or starving are super hungry cuz they lost it all.

[@kinthecountry4301]

@@jessicapabon2105 Let them eat sawdust!🙄

[@Elizawal333]

I agree

[@59Schnauzermom]

They need to get with NASA and use the food fed to the astronauts

[@amychirinosphotography]

We had to eat mre the military one was better. Also Salvation Army breakfast/lunch boxes were great.

[@krickette5569]

My hubby was in the military for 20+ years and still talks about the chilimac. He brought a couple of MRE's home one evening and we prepared them for our dinner. (just for fun) I must say, I was Not impressed. He also said that after eating MRE's it was common for the guys to be seriously constipated.

[@gwebocelestron9194]

That's true. I think they made MREs that way purposefully. My neighbor, a Vietnam vet, told me that diarhrea was a huge problem due to disentary. On patrrol you couldn't just stop, go into the bushes, take off your gear and drop your drawers to take a dump. He said the guys would cut the seam in their pants so they could quickly and easily take a squirt and keep moving. Hense, the development of MREs to help stop the diahrea problem. They went way overboard causing the opposite problem.

[@denisemusicnut]

I remember eating C-rats when I was a kid. Everything came in cans, including the bread! I didn’t like the main dishes, but the desserts were pretty good. I enjoyed the Chiclets gum. I’m glad our military people get better meals than that civilian stuff! I’ve tried MREs, and they’re not all that great. If the civilian version is worse, I can’t imagine how awful it is! That smoothie sounded disgusting!

[@mariayelruh]

I'm sure the military ones are heavier in calories then the civilian ones.

[@articuno75]

Nothing beats C-rat cheese!

[@kailesancez]

My son and hubby are both military. My hubby cringed watching this. lol

[@lindastevens6861]

Sweet potato smoothie Sent it because no one would order it😂😂😂so they had tons Probably 😂😂❤

[@coachwendy5618]

I like sweet potatoes and they're more nutrient dense than applesauce and mango.

[@Legendary1980]

O if your at home with power or even a grill you can boil water and throw the main meal packet in the boiling water for like 5 minutes and they work way better then the heaters as they don't always work properly, o even the cheese spread in the military one is way better heated some and kneaded before eating. Yeah those were not heated up enough the main meals are not very good unless heated properly honestly when there hard like that there not heated enough they need to be like regular food were there kind of saucy not hard still!

[@CandicePeppers]

Where can MRE be purchased.And can Military MRE be purchased?

[@jessicapabon2105]

Yes. Amazon

[@CandicePeppers]

@@jessicapabon2105 thank you

[@lindastevens6861]

😮😊❤chili Mac.

[@someonesprincess3]

💜👍🏻👍🏻✌🏼

[@indianacryptid6020]

👀👀❤❤🙏🙏

[@ladyinthemountains2527]

Wow it's hard to watch with the jumping edits! It sets off my migraine reflex 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@articuno75]

Lol, I'll take my chances with pemmican and hard tack. That does not look healthy.

[@gingerdunn6590]

The government just doesn't care about civilians. Thats why the civilian mre aren't as good as military mre . Sending Prayers 🙏 and Love 🤟to everyone.Helene was devastating to alot of different states not just Florida especially NW North Carolina GOD BLESS ALL

[@jamesjessee4064]

😊

[@justincase9463]

Meal Refused by Ethiopia.

[@coachwendy5618]

I know what you're trying to do with the acronym, but it really should be Gaza instead. There were videos of someone from Gaza who tried at least one MRE provided by the Biden Administration attempts to save Gaza and the main comments were that the mres were disgusting and unedible. What Americans didn't realize is that Israel has been sending more than enough fresh food to Gaza since the fighting started last year. Ethiopians are not as well taken care of and would probably be happy to have anything to eat. Just letting you know about the real world.

[@cindyjohnson5581]

🎂👏👍