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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Giving Tuesday
Gifts that Make a Difference

You can purchase gifts to support causes, educate and foster awareness, and show you care about a loved one's health. These gifts make a difference in a person's life. The gifts listed below are just samples of what is available. Please check the websites to view the entire catalog.


Donate to a Food Bank

A Guide to Practical and/or Healthy Food Staples to your Local Food Bank.

Breakfast Foods to Donate
Whole Grain Cereal
Rolled Oats
Pancake Mix
Baby Cereal
Syrup

Lunch and Dinner Foods to Donate
Tuna Fish
Canned Chicken
Peanut Butter
No-Nut Butter
Jelly
Whole grain pasta
Brown Rice
Canned Beans
Dry Beans
Canned Vegetables (low sodium/no salt)
Canned Fruit (light syrup/in own juices)
Pasta Sauce
Condiments
Dry Goods – Sugar, Flour, Salt, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Spices
Baby Food

Snack Foods to Donate
Applesauce
Raisins
Dry Fruit
Granola Bars
Whole Grain Crackers
Trail Mix
Nuts

Fresh Foods (Not All Food Banks Offer)
Fresh Vegetables
Fresh Fruit
Yogurt
Milk
Eggs
Bread
Frozen Vegetables


What not to donate to a food bank

The number one rule to remember is this: if your donation is perishable, i.e., it’s something with a limited shelf life if not refrigerated, food banks won’t accept it. But there are other categories of food that you can’t donate.

Items needing refrigeration:
Food like produce, dairy, and meat can spoil quickly, and your local food bank may require the refrigerator or freezer space needed to keep these items fresh. 
Many food banks work directly with farmers, retailers, restaurants, and other companies to source these perishable foods for donation. 

Expired food: When considering what to donate, think about what you’d be comfortable serving your family. Chances are, you don’t eat food past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date, so avoid donating anything past those dates to food banks as it could be unsafe to eat.

Leftovers: While sharing the bountiful food from big meals like Thanksgiving may be tempting, keeping leftovers for the family is best. To ensure the people they serve are safe, food banks can’t accept leftovers or anything made in personal kitchens because they aren’t individually sealed. The food bank can’t verify the ingredients or preparation process.

Food with packaging concerns: This includes food with damaged packaging, such as dented or bloated cans, packaging that is already open, or even items in glass containers, which can shatter and cause food safety concerns for any other food they’re stored near. A good rule of thumb is if you wouldn't consider buying it new, don't donate it.

Baked goods: Like leftovers, food banks can’t confirm how your baked goods were made or their ingredients, so they can’t be donated. However, food banks often have relationships with local restaurants or bakeries that donate extra food appropriately labeled and handled to nearby pantries, soup kitchens, or shelters.

Just a note: You can ‘clean out your cabinets’ and donate, and some food banks can use the food after it is expired, but think of the Golden Rule. Would you want someone to give YOU their expired food? It’s better than wasting it, but be gracious and loving.


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Gifts to Support a Cause




The Humane Society is the nation's largest animal protection organization. They work to reduce suffering and improve the lives of all animals by advocating for better laws, investigating animal cruelty, encouraging corporations to adopt animal-friendly policies, conducting disaster relief and animal rescue, and providing direct care for thousands of animals at our sanctuaries, emergency shelters, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and mobile veterinary clinics.


Gifts to Educate and Foster Awareness
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National Nutrition Month®  at the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
 Check out the National Nutrition Month® catalog for exciting products featuring the Eat Right Campaign.
 Perfect for colleagues and clients alike!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Gifts that Make a Difference

There are gifts you can purchase to support causes; gifts to educate and foster awareness and gifts to show you care about a loved one's health. These gifts make a difference in a person's  life. The gifts listed below is just samples of what is available. Please check the websites to view the entire catalogs.

and more....

Gifts to Support a Cause


 

Looking for a meaningful holiday gift for a friend or family member this year? Honor them by giving a gift in their name to feed families facing hunger across America. Plus, your donation is 100% tax deductible. If you would like to give your gift over the phone please call 1-877-902-7552. Team members are available to take your call Monday through Saturday 8am - 11pm EST, and Sunday noon - 9pm EST. All tribute cards will be placed in the mail within 2 business days of your donation and mailed via First Class postage with the U. S. Postal Service. Give Hope, Spread Joy

The Humane Society is the nation's largest animal protection organization. They work to reduce suffering and improve the lives of all animals by advocating for better laws; investigating animal cruelty; encouraging corporations to adopt animal-friendly policies; conducting disaster relief and animal rescue; and providing direct care for thousands of animals at our sanctuaries, emergency shelters, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and mobile veterinary clinics.

Take Me Home features a colorful crew of fur babies patiently waiting to be next in line for a warm and loving home. Created by passionate animal artist Marie Mason, this tee was inspired by the ongoing and daunting task of finding loving homes for countless four-legged friends. These colorful graphics are featured on a soft cotton tee that is one in a series of rescue-inspired tees.

Kool Dogz Ice Treat MakerTM. Create your dogs own mouth-watering snack by simply filling the bucket kit with water and adding his own favorite toys and treats. Once frozen, simply remove from bucket and place on stand with grounded extension rod. What a clever way to keep your pooch hydrated and happy for hours of outside play!

Superb Seat Belt/Harness. Buckle up for safety! Keep your pet from becoming a dangerous projectile in the event of a collision or a dangerous distraction to the driver.

Desk Kitty Caddy. This Desk Kitty Caddy is the ideal solution for any office or home where cats and computers need to live in harmony. To protect against losing data due to curious paws, the occasional spill, or to reclaim your full workstation, clamp this comfy bed to your desk or simply place caddy on top of it. Cats are drawn to the soft cushion bed and the high walls are perfect for nesting. You'll rest assured knowing that your valuable data will not be fair game for your kitty's next keyboard adventure.


Gifts to Educate and Foster Awareness


 Check out the 2011 National Nutrition Month® catalog for an exciting array of products featuring the vivid Eat Right with Color graphic. Perfect for colleagues and clients alike!



Hand Sanitizer
U.S. made 2 oz instant hand sanitizer. Perfect for the car, office, schools, and is refillable. Aloe moisturizer and citrus scent. Laminated full color label shows your “Eat Right” pride



Includes 2 large Posters, 100 Kid Stickers, 30 Pencils, 30 Bookmarks, Reproducible Masters, and a Teacher's Guide. Designed to get kids interested in nutrition and physical activity.






Classic T-shirt
Our 2011 white t-shirt is sure to become one of your favorites. Made of heavy 100% preshrunk cotton with seamless ribbed collar and double-needle stitched hemmed sleeves and bottom for better wear. Small now available — great for kids! S, M, L, XL, XXL (add $3 for each XXL)




Brown Laminated 100% Recycled Shopper
Reusable shopping bag is perfect for all your grocery essentials. Large main compartment and generous gusset for maximum capacity. 23 1/2" shoulder straps. This product is made from 100% PET recycled fabric. 13" x 15" x 8"





Fruit and Veggie Color Champions Plush Character and Activity Book
The Color Champions™ come alive with these soft plush characters!
Now you can have your very own set- collect all 5 characters.
They come in their own clear backpack with 2 activity books,
The Quest for Color! and Mystery of the Color Clues!
Puppets are approx. 6" to 8"
For questions or assistance,
call M-F 8:30am-6pm EST (888)391-2100.


 Gifts made possible
through Corporate Sponsors


Kraft Foods: Huddle to Fight Hunger  

Kraft Foods is gathering resources, voices and communities through the Huddle to Fight Hunger program. With the help of some of the world’s best known brands, as well as generous Americans, Kraft Foods will give as many as 20 million meals or more to Feeding America in 2010.
 
HUDDLE TO FIGHT HUNGER: The Playbook


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