That way, volunteers can quickly find requested food. Then prepare an inventory listing all available products. If you have the space, allow clients to select their own food from the shelves. Think about it. Everyone would agree that hungry people need food, but filling stomachs is not enough, the food must also be nutritious.
Proper nutrition means getting both enough calories and the right combination of nutrients.
Many people in this country eat more calories than they need. But it's important to realize that, although an overweight person may look well fed, they may be filling up on calorie-dense food and not getting all of the nutrients their body needs. Use the Food Guide Pyramid as a guide to providing food choices for your clients, and, when possible, offer more choices from the bottom of the pyramid and fewer from the top. In your emergency feeding organization, remember that no one food provides all the nutrients necessary to stay healthy so it's important to provide a variety of different foods for your clients. For organizations providing meals on-site this meat can quickly be turned into an appetizing meal by adapting any of your casserole or stew recipes or, for a change, try one of the following recipes.