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Dinner Guidelines

Timing
  • Drop off dinner at Shelter no later than 5:00 p.m. It's OK to drop off ahead - please notify staff in this event so that they are prepared to reheat.
Balanced Meal
  • Entrée – casserole, chicken, meatloaf, etc. (protein-rich)
  • Salad – vegetable- or fruit-heavy salad
  • Vegetable/side-dish – green beans, corn, casserole, other nutritious vegetable dish
  • Starch – rice, potato, pasta, bread, etc.
  • Drinks – juice or milk (please, no soda)
  • Dessert – optional!
Quantity
  • Will need to feed approx. 25-35 women and children per meal
  • Entrée – extra-large aluminum baking pan
  • Side dishes/veggies/starch – large aluminum baking pan
  • Drinks – approx. 1.5 – 2 gallons
Items/Menus to Avoid
  • Only meats and no vegetables (or vice-versa)
  • Meat that is not thoroughly cooked (pink inside)
  • Dishes that have been cooked ahead and not refrigerated
  • Meals too small to feed everyone a healthy portion

 



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