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Day 2

Donation List

  • 1 box graham crackers
  • 1 jar peanut butter
  • 2 cans of fruit cocktail
  • 1 box macaroni and cheese mix
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can of canned chicken
  • 1 can of peas (or canned carrots)
  • 1 small bag  rice
  • 1 large can of red kidney beans
  • 1 small can of white beans
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • 1 small box biscuit baking mix (such as Bisquick) or biscuit package made with water

Menu

Breakfast

12 graham crackers with 8 Tablespoons of peanut butter
2 cans of fruit cocktail

Servings: 4 (1 serving = 3 Graham Cracker, 2 Tbsp Peanut Butter, 2 cups  fruit cocktail)

Food Groups per serving: 1.5 servings of grains, 1 servings of meat and 2 servings of fruit

Lunch

Chicken Mac ‘n Cheese
1 box macaroni and cheese mix
¼ cup evaporated milk
1 can of canned chicken
1 can of peas (or canned carrots)

Directions: Cook pasta in water until tender. Drain and add milk and contents of sauce packet. Mix well and add chicken and peas.

Servings: 4(1/2 cup of pasta per serving)

Food Groups per serving:  1 serving of meat, 1 serving of dairy, 1 serving of grains, 1 serving of vegetables

Dinner

Rice and Beans 
2 cups of rice
1 large can of red kidney beans
1 small can of white beans
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
1 can of diced tomatoes
season with chili powder and garlic powder

Biscuits
Biscuit recipe with water

Directions: Cook rice. Add the rest of ingredients and simmer until it’s hot. Stir and add a little water as needed

Servings: 4(1/2 cup of rice per serving)

Food Groups per serving: 1 servings of meat, 2 servings of grains, 1 serving of vegetables

Food Group Totals for Day 2 (per serving)

Grains= 5
Vegetables=2
Fruit= 2
Dairy= 2
Meat= 3

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