There was a time in my life when in order to feed my three young sons, I had to humble myself and go to food banks. I joined vegetable co-ops where 10 families of single moms would each pitch in $15 and every 2 weeks, in rotation, we would go to the commercial farmers market in San Francisco and buy in bulk, all the money we had taken in from each family. We had to get there at the crack of dawn; when the central valley farmers would roll in - selling their crops.
Actually, when I look back, those were precious memories. I learned a lot.
I have always tried to pay it forward - either by working at a food bank or at homeless shelters or homes for the elderly. Seems I just naturally gravitate toward helping the needy.
Many times, when regular people need food - they don't know where to go. They are embarrassed; afraid to be shamed by their friends and family. At least now, with the internet, you can always search for the nearest Foodbank, soup kitchen, or establishment to get either a free evening meal or a low-cost donation - as well as other services.
This blog isn't all about food bank recipes. It's also recipes I have collected. I'm in the process of finally clearing out my computer-bookmarked recipes - and getting them organized for easier access. It's been a job!
For several years, this blog was just for me. Then I opened up to my family and a few friends. Now I have decided to just open it. I don't know what I am afraid of by opening it up, once and for all. I'm a private person, so it's hard for me to just open up about that part of my life.
I don't post all the time like a regular blog - sometimes I may add 10 or more recipes in one day and then go a month without posting again. This is just a resource - that is why comments are closed. This blog is just here as you need it.