Reply #108: Money is better

[lastliberalintexas]

Of course most food banks are grateful for whatever kind of donations they can get, but money goes so much further. Food banks are able to buy in bulk and at discounted prices, so the 50 cents that you use to buy a single can of green beans could buy 5 cans instead if done by the food bank.


I hope you don't mind me butting in, but having volunteered at a food bank I can tell you that food banks can stretch a dollar further than you can imagine. The fact that they are having problems in spite of this talent is telling.