Fun Food Facts
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!
Are bananas a perishable or non-perishable food?
Bananas are a perishable food item. (Please don't bring fresh fruit for the food drive)False! Bananas are a perishable food item which means they spoil easily. (Please don't bring fresh fruit for the food drive)
What does the Fare Share Food Bank do?
The Fare Share Food Bank fights hunger in our local community to ensure that no one goes to bed hungry.
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.
Which of the following foods is NOT a vegetable?
a. Carrots
b. Broccoli
c. Tomatoes
d. Potatoes
C! Fun fact! Did you know that tomatoes are actually a fruit!?
Is canned meat/fish a perishable or non-perishable food?
Canned meat/fish are non perishable food items. They are a great choice to bring to for the food drive and actually one of the most requested items!
What is our Munn's School goal? How many items are we hoping to collect?
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 items other than food.
True! The food bank will also accept new baby items such as formula, diapers, baby wipes and also some new toiletries such toothbrushes, toothpaste and hair brushes
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!
Is fresh bread a perishable or non-perishable food?
Fresh bread it is perishable because it can go bad quickly by getting hard and moldy.
What is the name we use for people who help out but are not paid?
They are called volunteers. Did you know that the Oakville Fare Share Food Bank is entirely operated by volunteers!
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.
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!
Is powdered milk a perishable or non-perishable food item?
Powdered Milk is a non perishable food item. It is milk that has had the water removed so you just need to add water to make it milk again! This makes it a great choice to bring for the food drive!
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 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.
What is the one food in the world 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 are some items that can last a long time?Name 5 non-perishable foods items that you can bring!
Anything canned or in a box that lasts a long time is considered non-perishable. Ex. Canned meats/fish, beans, chunky soup, canned fruits or fruit cups, jams, coffee, teas, rice, pasta, sauce, peas and chickpeas, etc.
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 thats 38 years!
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!