Featured Recipe: Acorn Squash Soup
Acorn squash is everywhere right now — and all you need to add are sweet potatoes, onion, stock, cinnamon, and a bit of salt/pepper.
Recipe Library
Delicious, family-friendly recipes for all experience levels — made with ingredients commonly available at food assistance sites.
Fall Recipes & Resources
Our pantries and markets have a wealth of squash, apples, and nuts this time of year. We're here to help you make the most of these versatile fall items with cozy recipes and how-to's.
Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup Resource: 'Falling' for Seasonal Produce Resource: Common Spices for Everyday MealsCheck out the latest recipes from our Nutrition Team
With many incredible contributions from neighbors, the Food Bank team has compiled a collection of delicious, budget- and family-friendly recipes for all experience levels. Our goal is to share recipes that are easy to prepare with accessible, affordable ingredients that are commonly available at food assistance sites and local grocery stores.
Featured Recipe: Baked Apples
Raisins and nuts (we like pecans here) bring this recipe together for a delicious breakfast or dessert.
Featured Resource: Seasonal Produce
Fall brings an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers — including apples, kale, pumpkins and squash.
Beverages
A few simple ingredients can make a refreshing beverage — just add water!
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Berry Water
Ingredients: fresh berries; a gallon of water
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Blackberry Mint Water
Ingredients: blackberries, mint, a gallon of water
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Blueberry Orange Basil Water
Ingredients: Berries, oranges, fresh basil, galon of water
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Citrus-infused Water
Ingredients: sliced citrus, a gallon of water
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Hibiscus & Watermelon Tea
Ingredients: watermelon, water, hibiscus flower or tea bags
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Pineapple-Orange Water
Ingredients: pineapple, orange, a gallon of water
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Raspberry Lime Water
Ingredients: rasperries, limes, a gallon of water
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Strawberry-Kiwi Water
Ingredients: strawberries, kiwi, a gallon of water
Desserts & Baking
Sweet treats don't have to take hours of effort or a ton of ingredients.
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Avo-Berry Muffins
Ingrediens: sugar, blueberries, milk, salt, eggs, ginger, vanilla, flour, baking powder, avocado (seriously!)
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Baked Apples
Ingredients: apples, raisins, pecans — plus cinnamon, sugar, lemon juice, and oil for cooking
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Banana Bread
Ingredients: brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, baking soda/powder, sugar, salt, egg, flour, vanilla, and bananas
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Chickpea Brownies
Ingredients: chocolate chips, eggs, brown sugar, oil, baking powder, salt (and chickpeas, of course)
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Peanut Butter Zucchini Brownies
Ingredients: peanut butter, zucchini, egg, honey, vanilla, cocoa, chocolate chips, salt, baking soda
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Sweet Potato Cornbread
Ingredients: egg, milk, sweet potatoes, cornbread mix (so simple!)
Dips
You can make great hummus out of just about anything, and we have several options right here (plus a few others if you're not into chickpeas).
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Beet Hummus
Ingredients: chickpeas, beets, garlic, lemon, sald, cumin, oil
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Cinnamon Yogurt Dip
Ingredients: cinnamon, vanilla yogurt (it's that simple...and delicious)
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Corn & Black Bean Salsa
Ingredients: corn, black beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, peppers, lime, salt
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Green Hummus
Ingredients: spinach, avocado, garlic/powder, salt, lemon, beans
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Mango Black Bean Salsa
Ingredients: tomatoes, beans, mango, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime, salt/pepper
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Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients: pineapple, bell pepper, tomatoes, cilantro, onion, lime, salt/pepper, jalapenos (optional)
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Spinach Dip
Ingredients:spinach, plain yogurt, garlic, dill, salt, oil
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Sweet Potato Hummus
Ingredients: chickpeas, sweet potato, lemon, water, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne (optional)
Fruit & Smoothies
Yes, smoothies are a beverage. But they're primarily fruit, so we list them here.
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Applesauce
Ingredients: apples, cinnamon, sugar, water (it doesn't get much simpler!)
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Fruit Pizza
Ingredients: cream cheese, yogurt, honey, vanilla, fruit of your choice, dough sheet (store-bought is easiest)
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Green (and Good) Smoothie
Ingredients: frozen banana and other fruit, yogurt, milk, spinach (you won't even notice!)
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Peach & Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients: frozen blueberries, banana, and peaches, yogurt, spinach, milk, water, honey
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Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
Ingredients: Banana, strawberries (frozen), orange juice, yogurt, honey (optional)
Grains
True story: wheat isn't the only base for a delicious meal.
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Chex Snack Mix
Ingredients: pretzels, butter, worcestershire sauce, salt, onion powder, and all the Chex cereal you can handle
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English Muffin Pizza (single size)
Ingredients: tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, vegetables, english muffins (one for each person)
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Lentil Tortillas & Tacos
Ingredients: lentils, water, salt pepper — plus garlic, onion, broth, and spices for full tacos
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Orzo Salad
Ingredients: orzo pasta, tomatoes, peppers, onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar
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Overnight Oats with Blueberries & Bananas
Ingredients: quick oats, milk, banana, blueberries, cinnamon, sweetener
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Pasta Salad with Chickpeas
Ingredients: pasta, red onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, cheese, chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, seasoning
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Pineapple Fried Rice
Ingredients: rice, onion, carrots, bell pepper, pineapple, cilantro, soy sauce, oil
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Red & Green Masa
Ingredients: masa harina, kale, chilis, water
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Winter Harvest Lentil Soup
Ingredients: lentils, onion, bell pepper, buttnernut squash, tomatoes, kale, garlic, lemon, stock, herbs, spices
Meat, Fish & Protein
Our pantries often stock tuna, salmon, chicken, and black beans — all great bases for for hearty meals.
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Black Bean Soup
Ingredients: black beans, broth, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, onion, jalapeno (optional)
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Chicken & Black Bean Burritos
Ingredients: black geans, chicken, cheese, tortillas, salsa, cumin, chili powder, lime,
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Honey Chicken Kebabs
Ingredients: chicken breast, onion, garlic, bell pepper, honey, soy sauce, oil, salt/pepper,
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Lemon, Chicken & Rice Soup
Ingredients: chicken, stock, lemon juice, rice, kale/chard, carrots, onion, oil, seasoning
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Lentil Sloppy Joes
Ingredients: ground turkey/chicken/beef, lentils, onion, bell pepper, worcestershire, tomato sauce, sugar, seasoning
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Mac & Cheese with Chicken & Broccoli (that kids will actually eat!)
Ingredients: boxed mac & cheese, broccoli, chicken, onion/garlic powder italian seasoning, salt/pepper, oil
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Meat Sauce with Chickpeas
Ingredients: ground turkey/chicken/beef, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, bell pepper, chickpeas, seasoning, oil
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Rainbow Ramen
Ingredients: canned chicken, broth, ramen noodles, onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, spinach/kale, seasoning, oil
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Salmon & Potato Cakes
Ingredients: canned salmon, eggs, breadcrumbs, instant potatoes, onion, garlic, dill, celery salt, oil, salt/pepper
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Salmon Salad (easy prep)
Ingredients: canned salmon, green onion, celery, mayo, lemon, dill,
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Tasty Chicken Salad
Ingredients: canned chicken or chicken breast, celery, apple, grapes, yogurt, lemon, seasoning
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Tuna Rice Bowl
Ingredients: canned tuna, rice, mayo, lemon, soy sauce, sriracha (optional) — plus cucumber, carrots, avocado, jalapenos for garnish
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Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili
Ingredients: ground turkey, onion, sweet potatoes, black beans, garlic, broth, taco seasoning, cayenne (optional), chili powder, oil
Vegetables
The majority of the food we provide to local pantries is fresh and frozen produce. Here are a few ways community members have prepared healthy meals using these items.
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Acorn Squash Soup
Ingredients: squash, sweet potatoes, onion, stock, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt/pepper
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Baked Eggplan Parmesan
Ingredients: eggplant, breadcrumbs, parmesan and mozarella cheese, eggs, pasta sauce
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Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients: squash, onion, stock, cinnamon, nutmeg, oil, salt/pepper
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Cabbage Mango Slaw
Ingredients: cabbage, mangoes, green onion, cilantro, bell pepper, lim, honey, chili powder, oil, salt
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Cucumber & Couscous Salad
Ingredients: couscous, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, green onion, lime, olive oil
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Eggplant Pizza
Ingredients: eggplant, pizza/marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, oil, italian seasoning, plus your favorite toppings
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Fall Veggie Pizza
Ingredients: pizza crust, butternut squash, cauliflower, red onion, kale, rosemary, olive oil, mozzarella cheese
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Harvest Salad
Ingredients: kale, butternut squash, dried cranberries, lentils, apple — plus apple cider vinegar, juice, onion/garlic powder, sugar, and dijon mustard for the dressing
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Jicama Salad
Ingredients: jicama, cabbage, carrots, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, chili powder, cilantro, oil
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Kale Chips
Ingredients: kale, oil, salt
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Parsnip Fries
Ingredients: parsnips, oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt/pepper
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Quick Baked Carrots
Ingredients: carrots, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, oil
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Red Bean Salad
Ingredients: kidney beans, cucumber, parsley, green onion, red onion — plus oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and salt/pepper for the dressing
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Roasted Mini Peppers
Ingredients: mini peppers, oil, salt/pepper, garlic powder, oregano, grated parmesan cheese
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Sautéed Mustard Greens
Ingredients: mustard greens, oil, garlic, salt/pepper, stock, spicy mustard
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Spaghetti Squash with Chickpeas
Ingredients: squash, onion, lemon juice, garlic, chickpeas, salt/pepper, cheese (optional)
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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, zucchini, onion, black beans, oil, salt/pepper, cheese, cayenne (optional)
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Sweet Potato Hash with Kale
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, onion, bell pepper, eggs, fresh or frozen kale, cumin, paprika, salt/pepper, red pepper flakes (optional)
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, apples, celery, green onion, dried cranberries — plus lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, sugar, oil, and salt/pepper for the dressing
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Sweet Potato Fries (in wedges)
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, paprika, oil
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Three Color Salad
Ingredients: black beans, white beans, corn, celery, onion, bell pepper, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, oil, salt/pepper, sugar
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Tomato Zucchini Salad
Ingredients: tomatoes, zuchhini, bell pepper, apple cider vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, basil, parsley
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Turnip Fries
Ingredients: turnips, oil, parmesan cheese, garlic salt, paprika, onion powder
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Veggie Rice & Beans
Ingredients: rice, onion, bell pepper, carrots, corn, beans, black pepper, garlic powder, lime, cumin
Healthy options, nutrition guidelines, and more
Our Nutrition Team works with local hunger relief organizations to ensure the greatest variety of culturally familiar and versatile food is available in the community — and equip neighbors with the tools and resources needed to prepare healthy meals. Check out our compilation of cooking videos, kitchen how-to’s, nutrition guidelines, and printable health and nutrition information.
Learn moreFind additional resources and support
SNAP grocery support
Sometimes called "FNS" or "Food Stamps," the Supplementatl Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers direct support to help purchase food from local grocery stores and farmers' markets. Our team is here to help with the enrollment process.
Our food assistance network
The Food Bank network is made up of 700+ pantries, no-cost markets, meal sites, and delivery programs — and everyone is welcome. Many locations offer fresh produce, meat, and dairy products alongside pantry staples, so we encourage families to check out these free options before heading to the grocery store.
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