Free Hurricane Relief Meal Plan

Hurricane Relief Meal Plan

This plan has been created to help the families that have been affected by our recent string of hurricanes that have hit Texas and Florida.  Thanks to the advice of families and friends who have been displaced, we are able to offer this plan for free for those that have experienced water damage in their homes and will have to spend the next 6+ months living in modified circumstances while their homes are repaired.

We are intending this plan to be for folks who will have access to a mini fridge and a crockpot, plus of course a cutting board and simple tools like a food processor and blender.  These plans are simple and easy to prepare and only require a bit of prep work.  All ingredients can be prepared in advance and frozen in plastic bags until ready to use.  When ready to cook, simply follow the easy instructions and add the contents of the bags to a crock pot or instant pot.  These menu items can offer healthy, nourishing meals to those who would otherwise not have access to consistent, nutritious food choices during this time.

Use this plan at any store!

Here’s the link to the Menu and Recipes.  Follow the shopping list below and remember to buy pre-cut ingredients when possible to save time and clean up.

We are thinking of all of you who are struggling in the wake of these natural disasters and we hope you reach out with any questions, suggestions or comments of any kind.

With hope,

The Vie Team

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Shopping List by Department

Produce

1 bag yellow onions

1 10-lb bag carrots

2 bunches celery

4 cups butternut squash, cubed *Buy 2 whole butternut squash or purchase pre-cubed squash

1 bag peeled garlic

1 hand ginger

3 limes

1 sweet potato

3 red bell peppers

1 bag Yukon gold potatoes

3 beets

Meat/Protein

2 lbs lamb chops

2 pkg kielbasa sausage

1 large beef roast (equaling about 4-5 lbs)

Dairy/Eggs

none

Grains/Nuts/Dried Fruit

1 large bag rice

1 small pkg dried prunes

1 small pkg raisins

Canned Goods & Non-Perishables

2 cans white beans

2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

2 cans fire-roasted tomatoes

1 can coconut milk

1 jar red curry paste

1 bottle soy sauce

1 jar dried thyme

1 jar chili powder

1 jar cumin

1 jar cinnamon

1 jar caraway seeds

Frozen Items

1 bag frozen kale or collard greens