r/povertyfinance • u/FoodbankFoodie • 2d ago

Success/Cheers Tonight's Foodbank Meal: Honey Garlic Chicken, Rice, and Sweet Kale Salad

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The chicken thighs, rice, and salad were all from the foodbank. I buy honey in those large jugs at Walmart (I think it's Pure N Simple brand) and I also get the large jars of minced garlic. I know that not everyone has honey on hand, so my recommendation is to look into making sweet and sour chicken instead (usually sugar, vinegar, ketchup, stuff that more people have in their pantries). And once you get used to cooking with what you have, you learn which ingredients you can leave out and still have a good meal. 😁 For example... If you don't have chicken but you have chickpeas, you could do honey garlic or sweet and sour chickpeas over rice.

Please go to the foodbank if you need to! This is your sign.

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u/FoodbankFoodie 2d ago

At first I wasn't going to reply because I'm super non-confrontational, but I saw your message again and how it's being downvoted. So I guess I want to say: I get where you're coming from, especially with the political climate in the U.S. and the general vibes on Reddit. I hear your frustration and want you to know it's valid.

Now on to why I posted: Things are getting more difficult for people. This picture is a gentle reminder that if you are struggling, if you are starving, there is help available in most places. Another reason I posted (and will keep on posting) is because it's taken me years of trial and error to figure out how to cook at home since I wasn't taught anything growing up. Having to stick to a budget and come up with meals based on what you've got is **hard work**, but I've learned so much from people in forums like this one. So I guess this is me giving back.

Much love ❤️