Our church is sponsoring its’ annual food drive, now through Thanksgiving weekend. For years I’ve donated the same foods: canned fruits & veggies, cake mixes, frosting and birthday candles. (Even when times are tough, there are still birthdays to be celebrated.)
This year I’m changing it up a bit; I bought foods that are allergy friendly. While everyone has not been tested for food allergies, most of us can agree that we’re well aware if there’s a food that doesn’t agree with us. Who hasn’t heard at least one of the following: “When I eat pasta, I feel like I have a big knot in my stomach.” Or “I like cheese, but it doesn’t like me.” Or “Every time I eat corn, it feels like someone punched me in the gut.” Any one of these comments tells someone they’re having issues with that food and they probably try to avoid it. With that in mind; I figured I’d donate foods that could address those sorts of issues for people, just in case.
This is what I picked up: cake mixes and frosting that do not contain dairy, gluten free pasta, gluten free/dairy free Scooby Fruit Snacks & Kind bars, vegan Quinoa Puffs, unsweetened applesauce (no corn syrup) and red beans not canned in corn syrup. I marked all of my foods individually with tags saying what they were free of. This should be helpful to the people distributing these foods, so they are aware they’re available, if needed. That’s it, nothing too difficult and maybe I’ve helped someone.
Happy Thanksgiving!
p.s.: If you’re looking to make my wheat free & dairy free stuffing for your Thanksgiving dinner; check out my very first post, entitled ‘Surviving the Minefield of Holiday Party Food’. To find it easily, go to the Categories section of my blog, click on Holidays and the post will come right up.
Thanks for stopping.
Brenda
‘For it is in giving that we receive.’ Saint Francis of Assisi
Disclaimer:
These recipes and tips are not guaranteed to work or be safe for everyone. Allergies are extremely complicated and vary for each individual. It is still your responsibility to read labels to ensure your safety. I cannot be held liable for any ill effects from using my tips to avoid your allergies. (Sorry guys, I don’t foresee any problems, but Momma’s gotta cover her backside, ya know?) Just read your labels! Do your research!