Our Girl Scout troop is putting together baskets for needy families for Thanksgiving. I am in charge of putting together a list of things to go in the basket. I need help! What should we put in these baskets?
2006-11-09 07:10:18 · 17 answers · asked by NMK 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Thanksgiving
A turkey
Box of mashed potatoes
Box of stuffing
2 packets of gravy
can of corn
can of cranberry sauce
can of yams
mini marshmellows
pumpkin pie & can of whipped cream
instant coffee
hot coder packets
I always include a cream or fruit pie also, because I do NOT like pumpkin pie & some others don't either...
I also include the fixins for a green bean casserole & a green salad... I try to include what "I" would like to feed my family on Thanksgiving & enough to feed a good sized family or at least enough for a couple of days leftovers. I also throw in a foil roasting pan & box of foil & a gallon of milk.
Good for you for doing this..... GOD BLESS!!!!
2006-11-09 07:29:04 · answer #1 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Thanksgiving Food Basket
2016-12-29 18:26:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 09:22:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canned veggies canned fruit some pasta and sauce pumpkin pie...
If its just food stuffs then stick with dry goods that have long shelf lives, and require little add ins such as butter and milk. Bisquit mix that uses only water would be good.
paper goods maybe napkins paper plates etc...always good for leftovers.
Can you put anything in like toothpaste and toothbrushes? Those are always useful. Nice new socks. Gloves /mittens, scarves. Bar soap. a blanket maybe ....Thanksgiving around here is usually cold.
2006-11-09 07:15:57 · answer #4 · answered by Coyote 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really want to think along the lines of non-perishables. Also what I do is go about my day on products that I use on a daily basis. So you wake up, coffee, take a shower, soap and shampoo and razors. Toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, mouthwash, deodorant, lipstick. Lunch, soups, maybe canned meats gravy etc. Dinners the same thing, all the while thinking what does not perish. I think with some of your words used in your question you are on the right track. Just think how your normal day goes and products you use. I also like to throw in special items like a hairbrush or lipstick or mascara so it is not all basics. Hope this helps as it is so important in the times we are living in!
2016-03-19 05:53:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non-perishables.Keep with the holiday,cranberry sauce,corn,green beans,instant potatoes,pumpkin pie mix,and for families that have several children---paper towels,toilet paper,napkins,shampoo,soap,and toothpaste.If they are needy, they consider a lot of stuff luxuries.Coffee is so needed by the poor.Hope your troop really gets some great feed back from this.(let the local paper in on it)Give credit where it is due.....
2006-11-09 10:22:00 · answer #6 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
our church makes food baskets so the needy families can have a nice thanksgiving dinner also. or maybe gift certificates might be nice also.
2006-11-09 07:12:04 · answer #7 · answered by kimberly k 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how thoughtful and kind of you all!
families in need could use most anything ......
canned goods - not just for a specific meal but along with a meal and then as side meals - ex: soups, chicken n dumplings, canned spaghetti, etc
bread
butter
ketchup
mustard
mayonaise
canned meats - ham, spam, bacon pkgs
treat lines for youngsters - healthy snacks and splurges too
bottled drinks
seasonings to cook with
keep in mind that many may or may not have something to cook on or with
God bless you!!!
a single mom
2006-11-09 07:15:51 · answer #8 · answered by Marsha 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gift cards to grocery stores. This way they can purchase necessary items. Non perishable food items. Socks, Tshirts, Scarves, Gloves, Hats. Good luck n God Bless
2006-11-09 07:13:57 · answer #9 · answered by HereweGO 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would like to make about 60 thanksgiving baskets for my church to give out what kind of food should i ask the member to donate
2013-10-28 11:36:49 · answer #10 · answered by REGINA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋