There are about 60 clients signed up through Winnipeg Harvest, and more drop-ins come every Thursday morning to access the service, she said. Starting around 10 a.m., a few people at a time walk over to Main Street Project at 661 Main St. to shop. The shelves are full of bread, cereal, canned and jarred goods, plus plenty of fresh produce. Winnipeg Harvest provides most of the food on Wednesday afternoon. There's also a household goods section, with clothing, jackets, winter gear, dishes, bedding, towels and hygiene products.
A few weeks ago, Titus said they had 90 people come through in a day. However, with shortages at Winnipeg Harvest, pickings might be slim for the next couple of weeks, Titus said. Just like any food bank, sometimes there will be a surplus of some item or another. Sometimes that includes items that people aren't familiar with, she said.
An item like that might spend a few extra weeks on the shelf before the right customer comes along, she said. Walk-in clients are welcome, but it's on a first-come, first-served basis, so Titus said they should come early. Direct donations to the food bank are welcome; those interested can drop items off at Main Street Project or Winnipeg Harvest.
1. Soup and Salads. I know what you're thinking. Now this isn't anything new! But it can be! I think soups and salads are things that people don't get versatile enough in. Soups for example can be a meal by itself if you make them hearty enough. They can be served hot or chilled, the famous gazpacho comes to mind for cold soups. I just tried a cream of asparagus soup for the first time and OMG! Found a new love! Salads are the same. Add some sun dried tomatoes, capers, nuts, cherries and cranberries.
Try adding some strips of steaks, grilled chicken, seafood, and fruit to salad. Possibilities are limitless on this one. And don't forget to add an awesome crusty, hearty, and flavorful bread. 2. Tacos. I had an Iftar at my home a while ago and the theme was Mexican. Yes I did Mexican during Ramadan, lol, and everyone loved it!
Everyone was happy and so were the kids. Best part, clean up was done in no time! 3. Fettuccine Alfredo. I was sitting in the masjid talking with friends and the idea of alfredo came up. At first I said not during Ramadan, but then they said why not, So you know what, Why not alfredo Iftar, That creamy parmesean sauce, throw some chopped garlic in there, add some chicken or shrimp.
Serve with a great salad and crusty bread and look out! 4. Soul Food. Now what do I mean by Soul Food, I mean some real southern comfort food that you put your soul into to cook! Collard greens, fried chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, fried okra, and last but certainly not least, corn bread! I did this too during Ramadan and alhamdulillah there were many smiles.
5. Homemade Pizza. This is great because you can either make your own dough or buy it from the store. Another great thing is that kids can make their own. They can shape their own dough, top it how they want, and they're happy. Extra added bonus, bonding time with your kids, and that's priceless! 6. Breakfast for Iftar. Some people think this idea is really far fetched, but again I say why, I used to do this when I was little, and now my kids love it! Guess what no rice, no lamb, and no chicken.
Great way to make a change. Have your Belgium Waffles, and your Silver Dollar Pancakes and your scramble eggs. No one will ever know, lol. 7. The Grill. It's still summer! Why not have any Iftar and Barbeque. You can prepare the meat ahead of time and arrange everything into platters so when company comes, just take the foil off and you're ready to serve. So these are some of my ideas for Iftar. I hope everyone enjoys them. Love to hear how they turned out throughout Ramadan.
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