Meal planning amidst chaos

[Maison Rustique]

[Host's note: this post was split from a spam-flagged topic, hence the abrupt start.]

 

My problem is that I have friends who bring me food all the time but I never know when. My sister didn't believe what a problem this is until she came to stay with me during recovery. If you go shopping and plan a meal, someone will show up with 3 different entrees, 2 bags of salad and fresh produce that need to get used right away. I end up tossing so much food because I just can't keep up with it. I have occasionally told one friend that I appreciate him bringing xyz, but right now my freezer is full and I already have 3 things that need to get used right away. But I hate to do that too often because I honestly do appreciate what is gifted to me and especially since I can't care for myself right now. I don't want the food gifts to stop, but it makes it terribly difficult to plan meals.

Edited October 9 by Smithy
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[TdeV]

@Maison Rustique, the only thing I can think is to tell the givers how grateful you are, then tell them the problem. Could you ask them to discuss with you a day or two in advance?