This year our food pantry has been working with the University of Florida Dietitic Graduate students in find the most cost effective and nutrutios food for our clients.  One of their suggestions was that we consider a "Feed a Family" program.  As part of the Feed a Family program we ask donors to fill a box of food to feed a family of 3 or 4 for four days.  This method of food collection has become very popular with the donors and the clients.  Below are the food  choices for a Feed a Family box.  Boxes can be dropped off at the Catholic Charities office or at any Catholic Parish in Gainesville.

2 Grain Products
      Bag of Rice
     Box of Cerel

6 Cans of Vegetables
   (Mix any way)
      Canned Green Peas
      Canned Green Beans
      Canned Corn
      Canned Carrots
      Canned Tomatoes
      Canned Sweet Potatoes

4 Milk Products
      4 Cand Evaporated Milk
                or
      1 Box Nonfat Dried Milk

3 Cans Fruit (Mix any way
      Canned Pears
      Canned Fruit cocktail
      Canned Peaches
        Dried Fruit (apricots,apples, 
              etc.)
       Canned Pineapple
       Applesauce  

5 Meat Products
        2 Cans Tuna
        1 Can Spam or Treet
        1 Bag Dried Beans
        1 Jar Peanut Butter