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Guidelines
St. Columba/St. Denis/Blessed Kateri Conference

Client and Member Guidelines

    Please be prompt for all appointments.

    Only members are allowed in the food closet.

    The Society cannot provide all food requirements especially meat.

    Many items are in short supply and will be available only in limited quantities.

    Members are available to assist with entitlement program applications.

    We are primarily a temporary supplemental food resource and we are dependent on donations and state programs.

Member Guidelines

    Respect clients privacy. Do not discuss names or status with anyone.

    Client families may come to the pantry every 3 or 4 weeks.  We prefer a 4 week schedule.

    Pack foods that can be used as a main meal in place of meat such as soups, pasta, macaroni & cheese, peanut butter & jelly and tuna. Plan on a meat meal approximately three times per week.

    When packing, first plan for the dinners, then breakfast and if the closet can supply lunch.

    Help keep the closet in good order and report any refrigeration problems to maintenance.

    Remember to fill in the log. Our grant payments are based on it.

    Come to the meetings for strength and support.

Suggested shopping list every 4 weeks for a family of four -- 2 adults and 2 children
Remember we are a temporary and supplemental food source for our clients
If an item is not available, some substitution can usually be found

2-3 BOXES OF CEREAL
2 CANS OF JUICE
6 CANNED FRUITS
1-2 PACKAGES OF CHEESE AND YOGURT
2 CANNED WHITE OR SWEET POTATOES
1-2 COLD CUTS
1 CAN CRANBERRY SAUCE
6-8 PACKAGES OF MEAT MEALS
6-10 CANNED VEGETABLES
3 LOAVES OF BREAD
4-6 CANNED SOUPS
1-2 PACKAGES OF MUFFINS, DONUTS
2 CANNED TOMATOES
1 DOZ. EGGS
2-4 CANNED BEANS
PRODUCE AND FRUIT AS AVAILABLE
1 SALAD DRESSING
4 ROLLS TOILET PAPER
2-4 CANNED TUNA
4 ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS
2-3 JARS SPAGHETTI SAUCE
2 BARS OF HAND SOAP
2-4 BOXES MACARONI AND CHEESE   
1 JAR PEANUT BUTTER
1 JAR JELLY
1 CAN EVAPORATED  MILK                               
1 PACKAGE INSTANT MILK
1 HALF GALLON LOW FAT MILK   		                    
1 CONTAINER OF COFFEE OR TEA                  
1 PACKAGE INSTANT MASHED POTATOES           
1 BAG OF RICE                                             
2-4 PACKAGES OF RICE OR NOODLE MIXES
1 CAKE MIX                                                  
1 MUFFIN MIX                                             
2-3 PACKAGES COOKIES OR CRACKERS              
4-6 BOXES OF PASTA                                      
2 PACKAGES JELL-O OR PUDDING            

LESS FREQUENT ITEMS

SUGAR
PANCAKE SYRUP
PANCAKE MIX
OIL
KETCHUP
MUSTARD
MAYONNAISE
DEODORANT
TOOTHPASTE
SHAMPOO
LAUNDRY DETERGENT
DISH  DETERGENT