These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Before you start
You can ask"What do you have: oats, flour, eggs, cereal, milk? What can you cook on?"
At the Gospel MissionThe Mission serves breakfast and lunch on weekdays. Oats, cereal and milk may come in food boxes and the Senior Pantry.
2Oatmeal, many ways
Makes 2 servings. About 5-10 minutes.
- 1 cup quick oats, 2 cups water or milk, pinch of salt
- Toppings: cinnamon, sugar, raisins, canned fruit, peanut butter
- Boil the water. Stir in oats. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring.
- Add toppings.
3Pancakes from scratch
Makes about 10. About 20 minutes.
- 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 spoons sugar, 1 spoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk (powdered is fine), 1 egg, 2 spoons oil
- Mix the dry things in one bowl and the wet things in another. Stir together just until mixed. Lumps are fine.
- Pour 1/4 cup at a time on a hot oiled pan. Flip when bubbles pop. Cook 1-2 minutes more.
4Breakfast burritos
Makes 4. About 15 minutes.
- 4 eggs, 4 tortillas
- Leftover beans or potatoes, cheese, green chile
- Scramble the eggs in a little oil. Add beans or potatoes and chile.
- Fill warm tortillas and roll.
5Cheesy grits or farina
Cook as the package says. Stir in cheese and salt, or sugar and cinnamon for a sweet bowl.
6French toast from old bread
Beat 2 eggs with 1/2 cup milk and cinnamon. Dip stale bread slices and fry in a little oil until golden on both sides.
More help like this
Hungry today and needs food for the monthUse when someone is hungry now and also needs enough food for the rest of the month.Has special diet needs (diabetes, allergies, no teeth)Use when someone needs food that fits a health need: diabetes, food allergies, kidney or heart problems, soft food for missing teeth, or special baby formula.Someone is asking for money at your doorUse when a stranger knocks at your home or business asking for money, gas, food or a ride, and you want to stay safe, spot scams, and point them to real help.All food pantries in Grant County: places, days, times and what to bringUse when someone wants a list of every food pantry and free food distribution in Grant County, with where and when they are, who qualifies and what to bring.Wants to stock up on beans, rice, masa, flour, sugar, salt and oilUse when someone wants to buy basic staples (beans, rice, masa, flour, sugar, salt, oil) in bulk to save money and have food that lasts for months.Wants more fresh fruit and vegetables with SNAP (Double Up Food Bucks)Use when someone gets SNAP and wants more fresh fruit and vegetables. Double Up Food Bucks gives free extra money for New Mexico-grown produce at farmers markets.
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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City,
575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.