Anaphylaxis Awareness

Most people buy what they think food pantry users want, but have never asked them. If you help families, single people, foster youth and the homeless, this list can help better tailor your donations! Some tips and guidance if you donate to food pantries derived from feedback by those who use them:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and buttr which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growng can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dish Soap / Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.
Also, please consider donating dog and cat food. Some people have hit a temporary low point and don’t want to give up their pets but find they have to choose to feed themselves or their pets.

American Express I’d like to know how this is vegan?

Could it be anaphylaxis from an unknown allergy?
Rest In Peace, Harris 💔

Massachusetts teen dies after eating spicy tortilla chip — Guardian US Harris Wolobah’s cause of death not yet determined but relatives fear complications from Pacqui chip a factor

Thanks, Debbie for sharing this with me -
I wasn’t aware of this, perhaps there are others who don’t know either.

Alpha-gal syndrome - Symptoms and causes An allergic reaction to meat-based meals had researchers stumped — until they connected the condition to bites from certain ticks.

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COYO sued over anaphylaxis death in UK - Food & Drink Business The company behind coconut brand COYO, Co Yo Partners, is being sued by its UK licensee, Coconut Planet, after a woman died from anaphylaxis in 2017. Celia Marsh had a milk allergy and died after eati...

We had posted about Tania a few years ago, our condolences to her family. RIP, Tania 💔

Woman with nut allergy died after 'catastrophic' anaphylactic shock A young student with a severe nut allergy tragically died four years after suffering a 'catastrophic' anaphylactic shock at her brother's wedding…

Sad when people just don’t get it!