Happy National Cat Day!

Our furry friends may not understand what a food bank is, but they certainly know when it's time to eat! 😹

At the Arlington Community Food Bank, we know that pets are family. For many of our neighbors, their four-legged companions bring comfort, unconditional love, and a little extra happiness into their lives.

Today, we want to give a special shout out to our amazing community partner, @purrfect_pals! 💚

Thanks to their regular, generous donations of pet food, we're able to help our neighbors keep their furry family members fed too. Their continued support makes a difference for both the people and pets in our community and we so grateful for their partnership!

😸Now, let's see those feline friends! In honor of National Cat Day, share a picture of your cat in the comments!

If you've picked up a winter squash from the food bank, you might be wondering: what do I do with this giant, heavy vegetable? Don't worry - they are much easier to cook than they look!

Here is a quick breakdown of two of our favorites 😃

Butternut Squash is tan, bell-shaped and smooth. It's sweet, creamy and almost tastes like a sweet potato. You can peel it, chop it into cubes, and roast it with a little oil, salt and pepper. It's also amazing blended into a creamy soup!

Acorn Squash is dark green, ribbed, and is shaped like a giant acorn. It has a mild, nutty but sweet taste. We think this one is really easy to cook. Just slice it in half, scoop out the seeds, and roast it face down on a cookie sheet for about 30 minutes. Then, flip it over, sprinkle with some cinnamon and brown sugar and bake for another 20 minutes.

Now that you know our favorites...what is your favorite squash to eat?