Table 4.
Specific food recommendations for organizations to offer to the unhoused
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Protein | Peanut butter |
| Trail mix, nuts | |
| Canned meats (chicken salad, tuna) | |
| Beef jerky | |
| Protein bars | |
| Roasted chickpeas | |
| Protein, nutrition drinks | |
| Fruits | Unsweetened applesauce |
| Fresh fruit (bananas, apples, oranges, grapes) | |
| Fruit cups (peaches, oranges) | |
| Dried fruit | |
| Vegetables | Vegetable cups (peas, corn, green bean) |
| Vegetable soup | |
| Baby carrot packs | |
| Guacamole cup | |
| Salsa cup | |
| Vegetable juice | |
| Vegetable chips | |
| Whole Grains | Sandwiches with whole grain bread |
| Oatmeal packets | |
| Granola bars | |
| Crackers | |
| Tortilla chips | |
| Dairy | Cheese (sticks, individually wax-wrapped) |
| Yogurt pouch | |
| Hard-boiled eggs | |
| Cottage cheese cup |