When your neighbors are looking for versatile, nutritious options that work across multiple meal programs, Finest Traditional Refried Beans deliver. This pantry staple does more than fill plates—it solves real operational challenges for food banks, churches, and disaster relief programs.
Why Refried Beans Belong in Your Inventory
Refried beans are a culturally appropriate protein source that resonates with diverse communities, particularly in regions where Mexican and Central American cuisine is popular. At 6 grams of protein per serving plus fiber and folate, they pack serious nutritional value into an affordable, shelf-stable format.
But here’s what makes them truly valuable for hunger relief operations: flexibility.
Three Ways Your Clients Use Refried Beans
- Emergency meal solutions
Neighbors can heat and serve refried beans as a complete side dish in minutes—no recipe knowledge required, minimal cooking equipment needed. For families facing food insecurity, that simplicity matters. - Meal-building ingredient
Add refried beans to tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or even breakfast burritos for a filling, flavorful base. They stretch ground meat further, turn tortillas into complete meals, and work in both hot and cold applications. - 3. Disaster relief and emergency boxes
Shelf-stable protein that doesn’t require refrigeration? That’s exactly what disaster relief operations need. Refried beans are often included in emergency food boxes because they’re nutritious, familiar to many communities, and easy to prepare even in challenging circumstances.
Featured Recipe: Quick and Easy Bean Wraps
Looking for ways to help your clients get creative with pantry staples? This 15-minute bean wrap recipe shows how simple ingredients—refried beans, tortillas, cheese, and salsa—come together into a healthy meal.
Perfect for:
- Family meal programs where parents need fast, kid-friendly options
- Senior nutrition programs (soft texture, easy to eat)
- Recipe cards to include with emergency food boxes
Quick and Easy Bean Wraps
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 4 servings (about 8oz each)
Ingredients
1 (16oz) can Finest Traditional Refried Beans
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
4 cups shredded lettuce
Directions
Spoon refried beans into medium microwavable bowl; cover and microwave on High 2 minutes; stir. Microwave for additional 30 seconds at a time until hot. Set aside. Place tortillas between damp paper towels, place on microwavable plate, microwave on High 45 to 60 seconds or until hot. Spread beans on tortillas to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with cheese, salsa, sour cream and lettuce. Roll up. Cut in half diagonally.
Why This Matters for Your Operations
We stock Finest Traditional Refried Beans as part of our commitment to offering culturally appropriate, regionally relevant products for hunger relief organizations, including those across the Western US. When you’re serving communities in California, Arizona, Texas, and throughout the Southwest, having authentic, familiar foods in your inventory isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential for dignity and choice.
The 16oz cans are sized for family use, and the shelf-stable format means you can stock up without worrying about cold storage capacity. Whether you’re building disaster relief boxes, stocking your pantry shelves, or creating family meal kits, refried beans are the kind of versatile staple that supports multiple programs.
Product Details:
- Easy side dish – just heat and eat
- Quick meal solution for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more
- 6g protein per serving
- Excellent source of fiber and folate
- Shelf-stable, no refrigeration required
- 16oz cans
Consider adding Finest Refried Beans to your next order.
Photos, Recipe, product, and nutrition information courtesy of Faribault Foods, Inc.