“GO GREEN” (December 7th)
“SAY YELLOW” (December 14th)
“BOLD IN BLUE” (December 21st)
“RED OF REDEMPTION” (December 28th)
“GO GREEN” (December 7th)
Focus Color: GREEN
Suggested Items:
- Canned green beans, peas, collard greens, spinach, or asparagus
- Split peas, lentils, or dried beans
- Green tea, boxed crackers, or granola bars in green packaging
- Boxed stuffing mixes or rice sides with green labels
- Soups: Cream of broccoli, green pea, vegetable, or spinach soup
Supplemental Staples:
- Rice or quinoa
- Canned chicken or tuna (protein source)
“SAY YELLOW” (December 14th)
Focus Color: YELLOW
Suggested Items:
- Canned corn, pineapple, peaches, or pears
- Boxed macaroni and cheese
- Dried pasta, instant mashed potatoes, or cornbread mix
- Ramen noodles or yellow-packaged soups
- Breakfast cereals in yellow boxes
- Soups: Chicken noodle, chicken and rice, or corn chowder
Supplemental Staples:
- Bags of rice
- Canned chili or beef stew
“BOLD IN BLUE” (December 21st)
Focus Color: BLUE
Suggested Items:
- Boxed oatmeal, pancake mix, or cereal
- Canned tuna, chicken, or salmon (typically labeled in blue)
- Peanut butter and jelly (blue or purple packaged brands welcome)
- Boxed rice or pasta mixes in blue packaging
- Instant drink mixes, bottled water, or powdered milk
- Blue-packaged snacks such as granola or breakfast bars
- Soups: Clam chowder, navy bean, or chicken corn chowder
Supplemental Staples:
- Pasta sauce (any variety)
- Canned beans, baked beans, or chili
“RED OF REDEMPTION” (December 28th)
Focus Color: RED
Suggested Items:
- Canned tomato products (sauce, paste, soup)
- Boxed spaghetti or noodles
- Canned chili, ravioli, baked beans, or sloppy joe mix
- Hamburger Helper or similar one-pan meal kits
- Canned soups and stews that create a full meal (such as vegetable
- beef, tomato, minestrone)
- Applesauce, cranberry sauce, fruit cups
- Jell-O, pudding, or gelatin in red packaging
- Soups: Tomato, vegetable beef, or minestrone
Supplemental Staples:
- Dry pasta
- Canned chicken or tuna