Our local food pantry feeds about 5-7 percent of the whole town every year, but over the last two years the trend is down. Both food and money to run the pantry is donated by local residents. It is a worthy cause.
Thankyou for calling by my entry last week, sorry not to be participating this week but I have had computer problems. This is a great choice for the meme.
there are so many starving families in the us that needs help from those who can. it's a year round effort.
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Do what you can!
ReplyDeleteA sad sign that highlights the struggle to survive in so many communities!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see a food drive that's not just around Christmas. People are hungry YEAR-ROUND! They sure make it easy for people to donate!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like food banks are never going to go away. It's good to know they are there when the going gets tough.
ReplyDeleteThe economic crisis is worldwide and even some of the "rich" nations have many families that are suffering. This is a good initiative, Lesley.
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Our local food pantry feeds about 5-7 percent of the whole town every year, but over the last two years the trend is down. Both food and money to run the pantry is donated by local residents. It is a worthy cause.
ReplyDeleteit's amazing what people can do when they work together
ReplyDeleteThankyou for calling by my entry last week, sorry not to be participating this week but I have had computer problems. This is a great choice for the meme.
ReplyDeleteVery worthwhile cause. We have so many needy folks in this country.
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