How to create expandable list?

I need to create a food list for a picnic gathering. How?

• Hi, I need to send out a food list for our family picnic, of about 10 families no more than 3 per family as head count. Should I send food list and let people choose what to bring then send out a final list of items still needed after I receive the responses back> OR should I suggest what each family should bring and create the list from there. If so, should I include what each family is bringing on the list for everyone's FYI or just suggest what we were serve at the picnic? How many cases of drinks should we have, I am talking of pop and juice, lemonade, water?

• Answer:

  Just tell them to bring the food they want to eat. A potluck would be nice. If you make a food list, most likely some members may not like it. Different personalities, different food preferences. As for the drinks, count those who drink and solicit what they would like to have, beer or wine. For the kids, a lemonade, fresh fruits or just natural beverages will be fine...