Participants commonly suggested adding back to the food package products that had been removed,
including lunchmeat or spam, tuna, and syrup. Other products that participants would like to see, in no
particular order, included spices, garlic, frozen vegetables, baking soda or baking powder or yeast, fresh eggs
(currently being piloted), sugar, frozen fish, whole milk, bread, alternative grains and flours (barley, quinoa),
and coffee and tea.
Other participants requested a greater variety of frozen meats, canned beans, and canned soups. In the
discussion groups, households in one program indicated that they would like more meat and to be able to
receive both oil and butter. Staff noted that the amount of butter offered has decreased since its
reintroduction into the food package, and recipients would like more of it. For a detailed discussion of
participants’ food preferences, see chapter 8.
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