Last Sunday, Todd brought home the monthly Feed the Homeless casserole dish from church, and this month's recipe was for Sloppy Joes.
As I looked over the recipe while making the shopping list, one ingredient jumped right out at me: 4 pounds (1.8 kg) of ground beef. I gave a little gasp. Ground beef is running around $6.99 per pound these days. But when I put it into perspective, the recipe makes about 20 sandwiches, which works out to just over $1 per sandwich to feed a hungry person.
Tomorrow, July 4, Todd will deliver the Sloppy Joes to the church volunteers. It seems fitting that this All-American favorite will be served on Independence Day. While many of us will celebrate with backyard cookouts and family gatherings, these simple sandwiches will provide a comforting meal for those less fortunate. In their own humble way, Sloppy Joes represent the spirit of America: simple, satisfying, and meant to be shared.
I add brown sugar to mine. It is nice to be in a position to share, to help others, to make a difference in the lives of another person - or 20 of them.
ReplyDeleteBrown sugar is a tasty addition if people don't get too heavy handed with it. I prefer Sloppy Joes on the more tangy, savory side.
DeleteWhat a brilliant thing to do. Sloppy Joes used to be pretty common in my childhood years. In fact, it was the traditional Christmas Eve meal we used to have at my grandmother's house. Grandma did Christmas Eve and mom did Christmas day dinners.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for Christmas Eve dinner! Something that is easy and can feed a lot of people. Meals prepared by Grandma were extra tasty, too.
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