My roommate picked up a couple of hurricane relief packs [presumably] distributed by FEMA. Thankfully, we have had plenty of food so far but he was curious, and so was I, what were in them.
As it turns out - nothing that would support life for long. Juice, Jello, sugar, sugar and more sugar. There was a can of raviolies, but that was the only thing that an adult might be able to eat - especially one with blood sugar issues like mine (hypoglycemic).
Is this what is considered proper nutrition? Even in an emergency - no - especially in an emergency, people need proper nutrition to help get through the mess. How many fallen trees can I cut up on a sugar buzz? It wouldn't last for long.
If the food packs were not from FEMA - I thank those agencies that did supply them. Even if they were from FEMA - thanks are in order. But some consideration should be given to what goes in them. Real nutrition is what disaster victims need to get through the ordeal.
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Just an update: I did confirm those rations came from a FEMA distribution center. They had different food packs every day. One day they gave out a 12 pack of Dinty Moore Scalloped Potatoes with Ham - in a handy microwavable container (?). Another day they gave out military MRE packs.
I was just thankful they gave out ice. Even though there are still several hundred thousand people without power here, they have stopped distribution in most areas. I suppose they figure we can buy needed ice from the stores now. Thankfully my power came on the day they stopped.
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