Thanksgiving Food Drive
Over one million people in Los Angeles Country are at risk of going hungry. The skyrocketing cost of living and record poor economy has sent many families into food panties for the first time. Most of the charitable agency sites in the Food Bank’s network have seen record increases in the number of new, first time clients looking for emergency food assistance. Here is your chance to help those facing empty food cupboards this year. Please donate to a worthy cause.
In supporting the AGOURA POWER OF YOGA Thanksgiving Food Drive, you will enjoy a FREE yoga class with Zach Wagner at Agoura Power of Yoga with your Food Bank donation.
Please remember to bring non-perishable food items. Here are some items you may want to consider:
* Proteins. Canned meats such as tuna, chicken or fish are high in protein and low in saturated fat. Peanut butter is rich in protein and high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils, the “good fats.” These are among the most expensive foods — too expensive for food banks to buy large quantities.
* Soups and stews. They are filling, particularly the “chunky” soups, and contain liquid for hydration. In addition, soups can be filled with protein and vegetables.
* Rice and pasta. Grain-based foods, such as pasta, are a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates.
* Cereal, including oatmeal. Breakfast cereals can be an additional source of protein, and most cereals today include a variety of vitamins and minerals.
* Canned vegetables, including tomatoes and tomato sauce. Studies indicate that canned vegetables have about the same nutritional value as fresh vegetables.
* Canned or dried beans and peas.
* Canned fruits.
* Prepared box mixes such as macaroni and cheese or Hamburger Helper.
* Shelf-stable milk. This includes dehydrated milk, canned evaporated milk and instant breakfasts.
Event Address:
30686 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Agoura Hills, California 91301
Event Phone: 818 730-1656
Event Cost: FREE
Event URL: www.zachwagneryoga.com
