Bag of Basics
A Bag of Basics feeds a family of four for one week. Depending on your partner’s or communities needs (dietary restrictions, access to refrigeration, etc.), this list may look different. Below is the original list, and it serves as a great starting point.
Each F4F Student Club works closely with its partner organization to determine the grocery items (Bag of Basics) and other essential items (Extras) that their families need the most.
Fruit and Vegetables
7 Bananas
(1) 3lb bag of apples
(1) 1-3lb bag of baby carrots
(1) 3lb bag of potatoes
(2) salad kit bags
Grains/Legumes
(1) loaves of sliced sandwich bread
(1) boxes Honey Nut Cheerios family size
(2) 16oz packages of spaghetti/pasta
(1) 24oz jars of red pasta sauce
(2) boxes of macaroni and cheese
(1) 2-3lb bag of rice
Meats
(1) 2lb package of chicken thighs
(1) 8-10 oz package of turkey lunch meat
(2-3) lbs of ground beef (Frozen)
(1) package of hot dogs
Dairy and eggs
(1) gallon of milk (whole or 2%)
(1) package of butter (4 sticks)
(1) dozen eggs
Juice
(1) 64oz bottle of apple juice
Extras
The other essential items can include, but are not limited to:
Clothing: Winter coats and gloves; maternity clothing; children’s clothing
Diapers
Hand Sanitizer
Paper Products: paper towels and toilet paper
Masks
Anti-bacterial wipes
Feminine products
Dental hygiene products: toothbrushes and toothpaste
School supplies
Backpacks
“ When F4F pays a visit to Healthy Babies Project, its bags of groceries are filled with not just food and recipes, but also contain heartfelt letters to let our young moms and their babies know that they are not alone. ”
