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Without a doubt, it is a good thing to look out into the world and think about people out there who need our help. It's great to be globally conscious. It's great to care about people...but it's also great to care about people who live not just far away from you, but to care about those around you everyday.

The issue of huger is a big one. It's sometimes overwhelming to think about. But if you break it down and try, just try, contributing WHAT YOU CAN, that makes all the difference.

So, in the spirit of "contributing what I CAN", I raided my cupboards when my husband and I both decided to do the $100 challenge, for canned goods and came up with some good stuff. I also went to the grocery store with and did my best to stretch my few remaining dollars, and actually, I managed to shop smart (with coupons!) and fetched a few key items.


The Ottawa Food Bank is a very reputable and wonderful organization. $1 donated to them generates $5 worth of food (they've got smart shoppers working for them). Also, I know that most Metro grocery stores have bins set up for collecting food, so it's super easy to donate. Think about it: one can of soup ALONE can easily provide a lunch for two small kids.

The most needed items are:

Canned Fish & Meat
Canned Vegetables & Fruit
Cereal [Whole Grains]
Cooking Oil
Dry Pasta & Sauce
Baby Diapers
Baby Formula
Household Products
Juice [Boxes or Cans]
Legumes [Canned or Dried]
Macaroni & Cheese
Peanut Butter
Personal Hygiene Products
Rice Snacks [Think Nutritious!]
Soup

So c'mon Ottawa! Show us your cans!

...wait, what? Ah, whatever.

:)