Suggested Food List

We suggest the following items for a "Food Basket" for a family of four (4)
Cost approximately $100

• Turkey - 5.5 - 7 kg
• Potatoes - 10 lbs
• Carrots - 5 lbs
• Peas, corn or green beans - 19 oz -(include at least 2 cans)
• Bread - 2 loaves - white or whole wheat bread (preferably whole wheat)
• Margarine - 2 lbs - soft tub-non-hydrogenated such as Becel or Celeb
• Eggs - 1 dozen
• Tea - 30 bags
• Fruit juice - 100% juice
• Sugar - 1 kg
  
• Christmas cookies or small fruit cake
• Fresh Oranges, Tangerines or Apples
• Canned Peaches, Pears or Fruit Cocktail - packed in juice or water (not heavy syrup)
• 2% Milk
• Peanut butter - 500 gm
• Ginger ale - 2 large bottles
• Canned Fish or Luncheon Meat, & Soup or Pasta are also suggested
  

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We suggest the following items for a "Food Basket" for a family of two (2)
-Cost approximately $85

• Turkey - 3 kg
• Potatoes - 5 lbs
• Carrots - 2 lbs
• Peas, Corn or Green Beans - 10 oz (include at least 2 cans)
• Bread - 1 loaf - white or whole wheat bread (preferably whole wheat)
• Margarine - 1 lb- soft tub-non-hydrogenated such as Becel or Celeb
• Eggs - 1 dozen
• Tea - 30 bags
• Fruit Juice- 100% juice
• Sugar (White) - 1 kg
• Christmas Cookies or Small Fruit Cake
• Canned Peaches, Pears or Fruit Cocktail - packed in juice or water (not heavy syrup)
• Fresh Oranges, Tangerines or Apples
• 2% Milk
• Peanut butter
• Canned fish or luncheon meat, soup or pasta are also suggested
• NOTE: One or two of the following items may be considered to make the baskets more festive: Candles, Christmas Napkins or Table Cloth, Candies, Crackers, Cheese, Dried Fruits, Nuts or Candy Canes.