Perishable or Non-Perishable
Are bananas a perishable or non-perishable food?
Bananas are a perishable food item. (Please don't bring fresh fruit for the food drive)
Which is NOT a good choice to bring to the food drive?
a. Coffee / Tea
b. Canned Meat
c. Frozen Pizza
d. Fruit Cups
Frozen Pizza is yummy but NOT the best choice to bring because it will go bad without a fridge/freezer!
What is our Munn's School donation goal? How many items are we hoping to raise
Our donation goal is to get at least 1,000 items! That's about 2 per student but we would love to collect even more if possible!
True or False: I can donate opened food
False, please only donate unopened food so that the people receiving it know it has not been contaminated.
Is canned soup a perishable or non-perishable food?
Canned soup is a non perishable food item. It is a great choice to bring to for the food drive!
Which of the following foods is NOT a vegetable?
a. Carrots
b. Broccoli
c. Tomatoes
d. Potatoes
Tomatoes are a fruit! While we shouldn't bring fresh tomatoes for the food drive canned tomatoes or tomato sauce is a great choice to bring!
How many families has the Oakville Fare Share Food Bank supported in total this year?
a. 1200
b. 1400
c. 1600
d. 1800
d. 1800!! The Fare Share Food Bank has supported over 1,800 families this year!
True or False: I can bring in packs of diapers to the food drive.
True, you can donate packs of diapers! Even though it's not food, sometimes the families we help have little babies who need help too. For baby products you can bring non-food items like baby wipes, pull-ups and diapers!
Are apples a perishable or non-perishable food?
Apples are a perishable food item. (Please don't bring fresh fruit for the food drive)
Which of these apples is green?
a. Gala
b. Granny Smith
c. Fuji
The granny smith apple is the green apple! While donating fresh apples might not be the best choice, you can definitely donate apple sauce cups/pouches for kids in need of some school snacks!
Why do we donate to the food drive?
We donate to the food drive to help families in need, ensuring no one goes to bed hungry.
True or False: I can donate a frozen pizza
False, while delicious, a frozen pizza would melt and go bad so please try to bring non-perishable foods which are ones that can last a long time without a fridge/freezer.
Is cereal a perishable or non-perishable food?
Cereal is a non perishable food item. It is a great choice to bring to for the food drive!
What is the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside?
Strawberries are the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside! While bringing fresh strawberries isn't the best choice for a food drive, you can definitely bring strawberry jam which one of the requested items to be donated!
How many years has the Oakville Fare Share Food Bank charity been helping the community for?
The Oakville Fare Share Food Bank has been helping the community for 38 years!
True or False: I can donate a chair
False, unfortunately the Fare Share Food Bank does not accept furniture BUT you can donate furniture to other charities.
Is rice a perishable or non-perishable food?
Rice is a non perishable food item. It is a great choice to bring to for the food drive!
What is the one food that never spoils?
Honey is the only food that will last forever and will never spoil. In fact, the oldest jar of honey ever found is believed to be 5,500 years old! Honey is another great item that can be donated!
What year was the Oakville Fare Share Food Bank started?
a. 1983
b. 1987
c. 1979
d. 1975
The Oakville Fare Share Food Bank has been in operation since 1987 and is entirely operated by volunteers!
What kind of toiletries (items used in the bathroom) can I donate? Name 3
You can donate new and unused toiletries like toothpaste, toothbrushes, hairbrushes that people also need!