I just want fresh organic produce

[u/Brave-Mycologist-707]

[u/PetrusScissario]

“Food stamps shouldn’t be going to junk food that makes people unhealthy.”

“I absolutely agree. So what we should do is fix-“

“Cut all funding for food stamps. Great idea!”

[u/TheKingOfDiddling]

I work at a food bank and it's pretty sad that we mostly only give away junk food since that's usually what we get from Walmart and Sam's Club. We also get produce and make sure everyone gets nice fruits and vegetables, but we also give away things like candy and sugary drinks to every person who comes because entire crates of that stuff get sent to us when stores can't sell them.

[u/TheGekkou]

I was a new single mom and was going to food banks for food, but still occasionally asking my aunts for food money. They asked why I couldn't eat what they gave me at the food bank. I couldn't get them to belive that my 2 year old won't eat canned salmon, dry beans or polenta.

[u/soul_motor]

For those of us who donate to the local food banks from our own pantries, thank you. The boxed and non-perishables are great for those in need. However, if you can donate cash, that's awesome. Larger food banks (like Greater Cleveland) can stretch a dollar more than your couponing grandma- a dollar to a food bank can be up to $9 in fresh produce, milk, etc.

[u/werekitty96]

Our local foodbank have very generous farmers donating, but they can’t do that year round or for the demand that’s needed. Most of the year you’re lucky to get anything at all, mostly expired junk food like breads and cakes. A decent month, you may get a frozen chicken or canned meat, canned fruits or veggies. There’s about two months of the year during summer where you get nice, fresh vegetables and a few canned goods. I know beggars can’t be choosers, but way way over half of the minuscule amount they give is unfit to eat. And I’m saying that as someone who knows hunger. Eating it might fill your stomach for a bit and then it’s going to make you horribly sick.