
Sandwich Making 101
Step 1: Keep all ingredients refrigerated throughout the sandwich-making process.
Step 2: Wearing gloves is REQUIRED. Lay out white bread. No ends/heels. No condiments.
Step 3: Place one piece of cheese on EACH slice of bread. Every sandwich should have at least two pieces of cheese.
Step 4: Use 2.5 ounces of turkey or ham on each sandwich.
Step 5: Place each sandwich in an individual Ziploc sandwich bag. Press out excess air. Seal tightly.
Step 6: Neatly place the zip-locked sandwiches into the original loaf bag and press out excess air. Secure well with a twist tie.
Step 7: Deliver your prepared sandwiches to the most convenient host site. Follow the host’s directions for sign-in, labeling, and refrigeration.

FAQ
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What type of meat can I use for making sandwiches?
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Turkey and/or ham. Use the same QUALITY ingredients that you would feed to your family. Make a hearty sandwich because this may be the person's only meal of the day.
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What should I do with the ends/heel of the bread?
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Please do not use the ends for sandwiches. Please save the ends in a separate and we bag and bring it to your host for donation to a farm.
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What type of bread?
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We prefer soft, fresh white bread.
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May I use condiments on the sandwiches?
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No. They make the sandwich soggy.
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Do I have to wrap each sandwich in its own Ziploc sandwich bag before putting it back in the loaf bag?
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Yes. This is required for food safety.
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What type of peanut butter and jelly should I use?
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Creamy peanut butter & jelly (no jam).
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Do I have to worry about expiration dates?
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Yes. Purchase all items with the LATEST expiration date.
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When should I assemble sandwiches?
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Assemble sandwiches no earlier than Tuesdays, for drop-off on Wednesdays. They are distributed on Thursdays for consumption.
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How do I close the loaf bag?
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Use twist ties. No bands or knots. Make sure that twist ties are secure!
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What else can I bring with sandwiches or what else do you collect if I can’t make sandwiches?
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Fresh fruit (apples, oranges, green bananas), small boxes of raisins, SOFT, CHEWY protein bars.
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