Dear ALl, I received "tearable" produce today, not needing to be cut, which is wonderful since I have no aid at all now (I can no longer afford Josie, when I have to repay my Darling brother's loan for Heart).  I also received low-fat dairy instead of full-fat.  I'm not quoting that part of my email to Anne, teh JFCS Food DIrector, but there is that news!  I am SO happy!

Dear All, I received such wonderful groceries & entrees from JFCS today:  Yours in Him, Deb

Dear Anne, I thank you so much for the bounteous produce, dare I say it -- that I can MW & don't have to cut:  greens (mustard?), curly kale, & an artichoke, as well as bananas & BLUEBERRIES IN SEPT (18 oz yet!), & edamame, & a Granny Smith apple.   You also brought me Whole Foods organic cinnamon/raisin English muffiins (yummy!), a qt of luscious Naked pina colada protein drink, strawberry yoghurt, & canned garbanzo beans.  You are too sweet to stand in the Food Bank each week & carefully select for each household's size & important nutritional needs.  Thank you ever so much indeed!  G'mar chatimah tovah -- may you be inscribed for a sweet, healthy, & prosperous 5770!  Deb

Dear All, One of those weeks when JFCS outdid its typical amazing finds!  Yours in Him, Deb

Dear Anne, You brought me sprouted wheat cinnamon raisin bagels (what  a combo!), a huge yellow heirloom tomato, a big red tomato, green beans, organic mache (what a salad these will make together!  And I make a killer honey-mustard salad dressing.), soft tofu (for orange mocha mousse), & 2 Silk soy-milk indi servings.
 
You also brought, via Project Open Hand, entrees:
 
soy:
   roasted tempeh with tomato-basil sauce
   ratatoulie with tempeh & feta
   tofu cacciatore
   tortilla bowls with tempeh, salsa, & jalapeno Jack cheese -- NEW!  Sounds scrumptious!
 
other:
   roasted veggie frittata
   vegetarian pot pie with biscuits
   mac 'n' cheese
 
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!  {{{Hugs}}} Deb

 Dear Deb,

It made me very glad to read that you are receiving this wonderful help. May it bring you good health once again.

Thinking of you,

Seaturtle

Thank you so  very much, dear Seaturtle, I had quite an episode 2 weeks ago, but have been fine since.  I don't know what I'd do without the food deliveries though, as by now aides have been phased out (the last of them on 11/1) for 95% of former recipients ....  And the 5% who receive aide still will not get it for cookign & shopping, just for being turned over in bed, & other medical needs -- now iiiiimagine how they are going to eat!????????  The program is called In-Home Supportive Services.  Also, I am so grateful to have my fellow congregant who takes me grocery shopping!  Love in Him, Deb

Dear ALl, Today JFCS brought me among other things the 2 items that I needed to shop for:  bread & milk.  I am so grateful!  Yours in Him, Deb

Dear All, Today JFCS helped me out tremendously!  Yours in Him, Deb

{{{Hugs}}} Deb

Dear ALl, Let me tell you what Congregation Beth Sholom brought me yesterday in the Chicken SOupers program:  Yours in Him, Deb

Dear All, I think that the following speaks for itself:  Yours in Him, Deb

Dear Anne, You brought me a loaf of whole wheat 7-grain bread, my staff of life, 3 persimmons (the kind I like I know, but I always get mixed up on the 2 names), a prune plum, & a mango.   You also brought 2 bags of sunflower seeds.  YOU BROUGHT ME MORNINGSTAR FARMS soy sausage!  (Yummiest!!!)  You brought frozen wafffles -- apple-cinnamon flavored with flaxseed -- what a treat!  You brought a tub of Dannon vanilla yoghurt, Green Giant peas, organic lentils, AND tomato basil soup.  You also brought via Project Open Hand seven delicious entrees.  I envision you standing at the Food Bank, conjuring up immensely great deliveries for your Jewish Family & Childrens Services clients.  Certainly, I appreciate your dedication & its results!  {{{Hugs}}} Deb

Deb, I know you go to Walgreen's sometimes and after reading your post about the waffles with flaxseed was just wondering if you have ever tried the Deerfield Farms Granola bites?  They are very good and only 99 cents per bag they come in apple-cranberry, blueberry and I think oatmeal rasin all with flaxseed in them just thought it might be a snack you might like to try.