Alligator Anyone?

Written by: Kate Snyder, Executive Assistant

EECM’s Food Pantry relies heavily on private donations to stock its shelves – we happily accept contributions from individuals, congregations, and businesses. There are certain staples that we are always in need of including tuna fish, peanut butter, pasta, spaghetti sauce, and canned fruit. We feature one of these each month as the “Food of the Month” to encourage regular donations of these items. You can always find the Food of the Month posted on the EECM website.

While we’re always thrilled to receive items from the Food of the Month list, we don’t limit donations to these items – we publicize that we accept most non-perishable food items. Which means that we get some…well…unusual donations from time to time.

Like caviar.

Or half-eaten jars of peanut butter (note that this is in the plural).

Or falafel mix.

Or a boxed food item with a coupon on the back that expired 8 years ago.

But perhaps the most intriguing Food Pantry donation of all time came in just a few days ago. Above you will see our Food Services Coordinator, Jim, posing with the item in question. Look closely.

Yes, that’s right. Canned alligator. Cajun style.