Adopt-A-Family

Thanksgiving and Christmas Family Meals

Food Guidelines

              Basic Dinner:

Turkey—Frozen

Ham is great for Christmas!

Potatoes (5 pound bag)

Rice and Beans--Goya Pink beans and Goya Green Pigeon Peas ("Gandules")  Most of our clients always eat rice and beans with a special meal!

Stuffing Mix and/or Stuffing Ingredients

Cranberry Sauce or Cranberries

Gravy

Vegetables—Squash, Broccoli, Beans, Carrots, Onions, Celery, etc.—fresh is great!

Bread or Rolls

Dessert

Options:

Coffee

Cream

Baking Supplies

Fruit

Rice or Pasta to make soup

Rice and Kielbasa for stuffing

More Vegetables and Salad

Desserts:

Pie--NOT FROZEN!!

Pie ingredients—Apples, Squash, Pumpkin, Pecan, Mince Meat, etc.

Cake or cupcakes

Cake mix

Nuts

Candy, Candy Canes

Candles

Napkins

 Except for the Turkey, please do not include frozen foods. 

NO FROZEN VEGETABLES OR PIES!!!