Food Drive Item of the Day

Kool-Aid--Old School

2012-02-02T16:19:00.002-07:00

Remember the good times back in the 80's? Check out this brand "New" box of Rainbow Punch Kool-Aid. Pre-sweetened with Nutrasweet.

Ground Ginger Anyone?

2012-01-24T15:01:00.003-07:00

Whether the ground ginger is half-full or half-empty, unfortunately Utah Food Bank cannot except donations that are open, missing labels, or bulging cans.

Inject What?

2011-08-01T15:31:00.003-06:00

That's right! This bottle of butter comes with it's own "syringe" to inject this lovely buttery marinade into turkey or whatever other delicous meat you might have on hand. :)

I caught you a Delicous Bass!

2011-08-01T15:27:00.002-06:00

Here it is: A Marinated Seabass for your enjoyment!

Chef Boyardee--Old School

2011-08-01T15:19:00.002-06:00

This Can of Chef Boyardee--Fettucine claims to be new. But, by the looks of the can...I'm thinking it's pretty old.

Old New England Egg Nog

2011-08-01T15:00:00.002-06:00

Some Egg Nog came through the food drive, it contains: Blended Whiskey, Kentucky Straight, Bourbon Whiskey, Rum and Brandy.

Green Mayo/Horseradish Sauce

2011-08-01T14:56:00.002-06:00

Some volunteers found some crazy green Mayo/Horsradish Sauce. This would be an awesome thing to use around the St. Patrick's Day Holiday.

Gel Chafing Fuel

2011-08-01T14:51:00.002-06:00

That's right...we had some random Chafing Fuel come in through the Food Drive.

Diet Coolah Energy Drink

2011-08-01T14:47:00.002-06:00

The volunteers thought this Diet Coolah was sure a cool beverage!

Old Bread...in an old can

2011-07-03T20:44:00.002-06:00

A Genuine Vermont Country Store Fine Food!

Organic Mother's Milk

2011-07-03T20:34:00.002-06:00

This was an interesting find...and it could go along with the pms tea we found a little while back.

Root Beer

2011-07-03T20:22:00.001-06:00

This package seemed old...no date.

Black Spaghetti

2011-07-03T19:21:00.003-06:00

Thought this Black Spaghetti was pretty cool...and so was the little volunteer that brought it up the the desk.

Sweet Potato-For Dogs

2011-05-05T15:58:00.003-06:00

Nummy-Tum-Tum is for Dogs and is another great donation to the Utah Food Bank. Many people with pets will go hungry and feed their pets instead of themeselves, to avoid this dilemma, the Utah Food Bank also collects Pet Food to help those with Pets that may be in need of food assistance themeselves.

Sliced Chik

2011-05-05T15:46:00.003-06:00

This is what put Vegetarian Meat on the map! It's Vegetable Protein Slices, contains no meat, animal fat or preservatives.

Darigold

2011-05-05T15:44:00.002-06:00

An antique can of Powdered Milk! Says it is also good for infant nutrition.

Vacuum Packed Vegetable Garden

2011-05-05T15:20:00.002-06:00

This can is full of seed packets that have been nitrogen packed for freshness. Claims that this method of packing should help seeds retain their germinating qualities until can is opened.

Party Poppers

2011-05-05T14:51:00.002-06:00

Sure to be a hit at any party!

Warning: Picture May be Gruesome to Children

2011-05-05T14:41:00.003-06:00

It's Basic Fluff. This is the insides of a Teddy Bear! Whoa!! Ingredients include: Hugs & Kisses, Happiness, Playfulness, Love, Cuddliness, and Friendship. From the Teddy Bear Factory 2 Go.

Dried Seaweed (Ito Wakame)

2011-05-05T14:29:00.002-06:00

This Dried Seaweed would go great with the Squid Shreds we discovered awhile back.

Baby Food-Asian Style

2011-05-05T14:11:00.002-06:00

Tiny Shrimps

2011-05-05T13:43:00.001-06:00

Small Shrimp...big on flavor!

Don Pepino

2011-05-05T13:17:00.003-06:00

Pizza Sauce from Don Pepino!

Bamboo Shoots

2011-05-05T13:13:00.002-06:00

Geisha Bamboo Shoots.

Roast Squid

2011-02-08T15:23:00.001-07:00

This roast squid will go great with the roasted eel that we received a while back. :)

Mun-Chai-Ya

2011-02-08T15:22:00.000-07:00

Vegetarian Mock Duck.

Canned Bacon

2011-02-08T15:17:00.002-07:00

Love the camouflage can!!

Lychee Drink

2011-02-08T14:36:00.000-07:00

Anchovie Paste

2011-02-08T14:32:00.002-07:00

Can't get enough of this!

Heilpflanzentee

2011-02-08T14:25:00.001-07:00

Well...it had the word "blatter" in it, so...the volunteers thought it was quite humorous.

Utah Food Bank: Enemy #1

2011-02-08T09:57:00.001-07:00

Bubble Gum Popcorn

2011-02-08T09:54:00.000-07:00

Has to be one of the top ten of the year so far!

Tahina

2011-02-08T09:50:00.001-07:00

100% Ground Sesame. This product is straight from Lebanon. Wow!

Keep Your Pets Warm

2011-02-08T09:47:00.002-07:00

It's been a cold winter. Don't forget, the Utah Food Bank also accepts Pet Food for all of those hungry pets out there as well. Thanks!

Beer Bread

2011-02-08T09:39:00.001-07:00

Contains: Wheat

Rations Anyone?

2011-02-08T09:25:00.002-07:00

Grilled Beef Patty & Chilli & Macaroni

These boots were meant for walking

2011-02-08T09:21:00.002-07:00

Walking all over hunger. HA!!

KABUTO

2011-02-08T09:13:00.002-07:00

Red Beans, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Starch, Chestnut, & Citric Acid fill this can with Asian Red Bean Paste.

Absolutely Pure Maple Syrup: Vermont Style

2011-02-08T09:11:00.001-07:00

Opposed to the Absolutely Fake Maple Syrup from "some other place."

The Battle for Jerusalem

2011-02-08T09:05:00.002-07:00

Another battle that is being fought. Here at the Utah Food Bank, we continue to fight the battle against hunger!

The Amazing Waddling Penguin Pooper

2010-12-20T15:33:00.003-07:00

Yes! It waddles and Poops at the same time. Rumor has it...there's a pooping sheep out there. Get them while supplies last!

The most amazing microwave popcorn

2010-12-20T15:31:00.001-07:00

This is actual microwave popcorn...toss it in the microwave, and it's guaranteed to pop right off the cob!

ROASTED EEL

2010-12-20T15:24:00.000-07:00

With fermented black beans...yum. ???

Dale's Pale Ale

2010-12-20T15:20:00.001-07:00

Not sure this ale is legal in our great state of Utah...so, this may or may not have come through our food drive...and is/would be no longer with us. :)

"The Darth Vader Helmet"

2010-12-20T15:12:00.002-07:00

Here it is. A Utah Food Bank exclusive! Emptied from the depths of a tote, the dark side was no contest to fighting hunger! HA!

Longan (in Syrup)

2010-12-20T15:06:00.002-07:00

The Longan fruit comes to us from a tropical tree, native to South and Southeast Asia.

Vegetarian Chop-Suey

2010-12-20T15:04:00.001-07:00

Szu-Hsien-Kaw-Fu...say that ten times fast!

Dried Beef

2010-12-20T15:00:00.002-07:00

This Beef is a little too dry for me. (I think the lid was actually opened and we had to toss this food drive item of the day)

A Toaster

2010-12-20T14:59:00.000-07:00

Yep, this is for use after the bread slicer we just received. How convenient.

A Bread Slicer!

2010-12-20T14:54:00.001-07:00

Yep, it's a bread slicer. This was the coolest thing before sliced bread.

A great oriental dish

2010-12-20T14:43:00.001-07:00

Makes a great combo!

Unique Lemonade

2010-12-20T14:40:00.001-07:00

Strawberry Lemonade!

Creamy Butter

2010-12-20T14:34:00.003-07:00

Pure Creamery Butter...oposed to the not so pure creamery butter.

It's a HEART!

2010-11-20T21:56:00.003-07:00

The old Halloween Candy is comin in! It's a gummy heart in candy fluid. Yum.

Freezer Dried Green Bell Peppers

2010-11-20T21:54:00.003-07:00

Doesn't look too yummy, but...it's AFFORDABLE!

???

2010-11-20T21:46:00.001-07:00

Not sure what this is, but...it smells like Hamster Food. ? :)

Imitation Taco Beef Flavored Bits

2010-11-20T21:27:00.003-07:00

Yum!

Unused Halloween Costume

2010-11-20T21:25:00.001-07:00

A different kind of Mayo?

2010-11-20T21:14:00.002-07:00

Artificial Clear Vanilla

2010-11-20T21:05:00.001-07:00

Brain Anyone?

2010-11-20T20:59:00.004-07:00

Gummy Brain w/ Candy Fluid.

Blood Bag

2010-11-20T20:54:00.002-07:00

Don't be grossed out too much. It's just candy, it looks like the Utah Food Bank is starting to receive the leftover Halloween Candy. :)

A Dream Catcher

2010-11-20T20:45:00.002-07:00

Possibly a "Hunger Catcher?"

Sliced Bacon

2010-11-20T20:39:00.001-07:00

A product of Hungary.

Alien Fresh Jerky

2010-11-20T20:35:00.001-07:00

The Best Jerky in the Universe!

Schilling Imitation Butter Flavor

2010-11-20T20:32:00.002-07:00

Candy Shot Glass

2010-11-20T20:28:00.002-07:00

Are you a shot-glass collector? This peppermint shot glass is a perfect gift for the holidays!

Grass Jelly

2010-11-20T20:25:00.001-07:00

No Carrots...Just Grass!

Star Imitation Vanilla Flavor

2010-11-20T20:19:00.002-07:00

Scott Cut-Rite Wax Paper

2010-11-20T20:14:00.001-07:00

Kretschmer Wheat Germ

2010-11-20T09:31:00.002-07:00

The "heart" of the wheat kernel brings a boost of nutrition and a crunch you'll love. Pour it on. (http://www.quakeroats.com/products/more-products-from-quaker/content/cereals/kretschmer-toasted-wheat-germ.aspx)

Diamond Matches

2010-10-06T19:31:00.002-06:00

Anyone have a light? The special offer is for 50 personalized match books, you can send a $2.00 check or money order. Sounds like a sweet deal!

Schilling Mustard

2010-10-06T19:24:00.001-06:00

Check out this Schilling throw-back!

M-I-C-K-E-Y...

2010-10-06T19:18:00.002-06:00

Mickey Mouse Lemonade is sure to be a hit for all of those Mickey fans out there! :)

7-cent coupon inside!

2010-10-06T19:05:00.002-06:00

Yeast

2010-10-06T19:02:00.003-06:00

This can looks pretty old.

It's not toothpaste, but...

2010-10-06T18:56:00.002-06:00

It's Garlic Paste!

Canned Crickets!

2010-07-01T10:25:00.001-06:00

That's right! One of the most interesting things ever found so far. These scrumptious crickets come in a tasty brine and are canned to preserve that wonderful taste!

How about Tongue?

2010-07-01T10:18:00.003-06:00

Not only is it lamb tongue, but they are whole peeled lamb tongues!

Mystery Meat?

2010-07-01T10:11:00.003-06:00

Ok...so it's anchovies!

Dry Milk from the 50's

2010-07-01T09:25:00.002-06:00

This jar of PET Instant Dry Milk is from 1953 and is still sealed and ready to use! :)

Mega Pimp Tooth

2010-07-01T09:15:00.003-06:00

This pimp tooth says it "fits like a cap."

A can with every type of food

2010-07-01T08:50:00.003-06:00

Perma-pak Multi-purpose Food coming to us from July 1967! Mult-purpose Food (MPF) is ideal low calorie complete diet, food supplement, or extender or fortifier. MPF is pre-cooked and doesn't require cooking. May be eaten dry, or in combination with other foods or liquids or cooked with other foods.

Can be used as Cereal, as a vegetable-just add catsup, soy sauce or gravy.
Can also be used with soups, juices, casseroles, pancakes, breads, fruits or as a topping on desserts.

Basically....gross!

Chankakita!

2010-07-01T08:41:00.003-06:00

Well, it's a first. A volunteer was sorting through a tote at the Utah Food Bank and out popped 100% Puro Jugo De Cana. What a great find!

Knox Unflavored Gelatine

2010-07-01T08:27:00.003-06:00

This package was in mint condition, but has to be pretty old. I sure wish there had been a date on the package. It even includes free recipe cards inside!

Mr. Idaho

2010-07-01T08:18:00.002-06:00

These great potato flakes come to us from the great potato state itself. Reminding us that Idaho is still in 1st place when it comes to potato's.

Breakfast Drink

2010-05-22T22:43:00.001-06:00

This #10 can of Western Family Drink Mix is very old...wish it had a date.

Smooth as a Baby's Butt

2010-05-22T22:18:00.002-06:00

This Boudreaux's Butt Paste is specifically formulated to provide effective diaper rash care, and get rid of "that" smell. :)

Aaaaaaghhhhhh!

2010-05-22T22:14:00.000-06:00

Laundry Soap

2010-05-22T22:01:00.001-06:00

Laundry Soap from Russia!

Mayo with a twist!

2010-05-22T21:15:00.002-06:00

Try Chrayonnaise, with horseradish sauce, and red beets!

Crock-Pot Cheese

2010-05-22T21:05:00.002-06:00

This Hickory Farms Smokey Cheese Crock comes in its very own Crock Pot!

Sunny Jim PB

2010-04-18T12:39:00.002-06:00

The brand of peanut butter known as Sunny Jim was manufactured in Seattle, Washington by the Pacific Standard Foods company. The company was founded by Germanus Wilhelm Firnstahl. During the 1950s the brand accounted for nearly a third of all peanut butter sold in the Seattle area. The company was sold in 1979 for $3 million to the Bristol Bay Native Corp. (Wikipedia...hey it's not for school) :)

A "Special Tea"

2010-04-18T12:34:00.003-06:00

Um...this tea promotes a healthy cycle, and who doesn't want a healthy cycle?

Batters Up!

2010-04-18T12:27:00.003-06:00

This has to be one of the coolest pepper shakers of all time. Also, good for a few T-ball games. :)

Massaman Anyone?

2010-04-18T12:22:00.002-06:00

Coming to us from New Zealand, it's Lamb Massaman infused with Thai Spices. Yum!

Jackfruit

2010-04-18T12:13:00.004-06:00

This is a Thai food and when unripe has the texture of chicken, making jackfruit an excellent substitute for meat. In fact, canned jackfruit (in brine) is sometimes referred to as "vegetable meat."

Ancient Jar

2010-04-18T12:06:00.001-06:00

Cool Jar from the ruins of an ancient civilization...or maybe just a cool looking jar.

Plum Pudding

2010-04-18T12:03:00.000-06:00

Almost figgy puddin.

Bologna!

2010-04-17T08:50:00.002-06:00

Inspected by the Dept. of Bubble Gum, this delicious treat also recognizes one of the great meat sandwiches of all time!