Frisco Family Services Food Pantry

[Sydney Bristow]

So I'm going to get blasted no doubt, but why do they need Pop Tarts. Surely it makes more sense to request something with a reasonable amount of nutritional value for people who NEED food.

I could understand if it were Ramen. While it has no nutritional value it is cheap and can feed alot of people for next to no money. Pop Tarts are expensive and not filling. For less money than a box of pop tarts that will basically feed 2 kids breakfast for a day or two, you can get a pound of oatmeal that could feed breakfast for a week to the entire family.

BTW I am not criticizing anyone who would buy them and donate them, but consider it more constructive criticism of the request from a seemingly good hearted, hard working organization. And since when is ketchup a necessity for hungry families? It's a condiment for goodness sake.

ETA I have donated ALOT of food and personal care items over the years to Frisco Family Services.

[FriscoRes]

I'm planning to drop some food off on Friday. If you PM me before Friday morning, I can swing by your porch on Friday (7/13) and take your donation as well. Just let me know your address.

[ms.artvandelay]

Originally Posted by Sydney Bristow

So I'm going to get blasted no doubt, but why do they need Pop Tarts. Surely it makes more sense to request something with a reasonable amount of nutritional value for people who NEED food.

I could understand if it were Ramen. While it has no nutritional value it is cheap and can feed alot of people for next to no money. Pop Tarts are expensive and not filling. For less money than a box of pop tarts that will basically feed 2 kids breakfast for a day or two, you can get a pound of oatmeal that could feed breakfast for a week to the entire family.

BTW I am not criticizing anyone who would buy them and donate them, but consider it more constructive criticism of the request from a seemingly good hearted, hard working organization. And since when is ketchup a necessity for hungry families? It's a condiment for goodness sake.

ETA I have donated ALOT of food and personal care items over the years to Frisco Family Services.

No, I understand (and agree) with what you're saying. I don't keep Pop Tarts in my house. Some health issues made a "believer" out of me a few years back.

BTW, if you want to vote for Frisco Family Services to win $30,000, one can do so, here:
https://www.facebook.com/libertydall...00717463350679 (simply "like" the page and then scroll down on the voting page until you find FFS). Thanks!

[Sydney Bristow]

Just Did!!! Thanks I didn't know about this.

[Babalu]

The next time someone goes can you please ask what they are low on. I would like to drop off some things next week. Thank you.

[ms.artvandelay]

Originally Posted by Babalu

The next time someone goes can you please ask what they are low on. I would like to drop off some things next week. Thank you.

Babalu,
You can check this link for their most urgent needs, as it is updated daily.

http://www.friscocenter.org/index.ph...&category=Main


Also, everyone can still vote on facebook (until Aug. 20th, I think) for Frisco Family Services to receive $30,000.

https://www.facebook.com/libertydall...00717463350679

Thanks!

[txtg67]

Does anyone know if they take the shampoos, lotion, conditioners from hotels? My hubby always ends up bringing them home and I have a drawer full.

Thanks!

[trojanintexas]

Dropped a check yesterday

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[krisfromaz]

Originally Posted by txtg67

Does anyone know if they take the shampoos, lotion, conditioners from hotels? My hubby always ends up bringing them home and I have a drawer full.

Thanks!

Yes!