How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

I Am Guilty

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PumpkinsI am guilty.

Guilty of putting too much food on my plate.

Guilty of eating until I feel almost sick.

Guilty of taking that dessert I just did not need.

Guilty of occasionally forgetting how truly blessed I am.

I have a healthy happy family who doesn’t have to worry about where that next meal is coming from.  As we all know, this is not the reality for everyone in our cities or our ‘burbs.  You can’t know what’s going on behind closed doors, and sometimes those faces you see…they are hungry.  So this time of year is one of the times I like to take the opportunity to pay it forward, and it’s not hard to do.  The food bank in my city, and yours could use our help.

Here are a few items I know the food banks could use:

Canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Canned meat & fish
Peanut butter
Baby food & formula
Pasta & pasta sauces
Rice
Special diet foods (gluten free, lactose free, etc.)
Non-Perishable food donations can be delivered directly to the Food Bank, placed into a collection bin at your local grocery store, or dropped off at any fire hall.

Worthy of note:  Some food banks are happy to receive perishable food donations. Any variety of fruit or vegetable and commercially baked goods (in original packaging) should be delivered directly to their location.

In doubt about what to donate?  Cash is always a good idea!

When you do your grocery shopping this week don’t forget to pick up a little extra for a family that needs it.  Trust me, nothing feels better than paying it forward.  

Wishing you and your family a beautiful, healthy, full Thanksgiving..and thanks for paying it forward this year.

 

Photo credit:© Karla | Dreamstime Stock Photos

    • Comments

    1. This is a wonderful post it seems each year there seems to be more people needing food,i love doing my part and everyone within their meets could be doing a small part,every item no matter how small can make someone’s day better!

    2. I always donate to charities especially at Christmas. Through the Salvation Army I adopt families in need and provide presents and food so they can have a great Christmas. I also give to animal charities especially the humane society because I’m an animal lover.

    3. We always donate to the food bank, we try to donate monthly and around Christmas and thanksgiving we give large bags.

    4. Way to go Stephanie. Paying forward is always good. I’ve never had to go hungry, though as a family there wasn’t much money around when I was a child. I am so sorry for the people who don’t know where the next meal is coming from, especially children and often it’s not their own fault, it’s the loss of a job, loss of a home etc. We should all be very grateful, there but for the grace of God go I, as the saying goes.

    6. We’re all guilty of this. We also donate to the local food bank as well as volunteer at a homeless shelter. It is so rewarding.

    7. A feel good post! I try to donate to the local food banks year round as much as I can. They are always very grateful for the help!

    8. I know that food banks here are always needing pads, tampons, diapers and toilet paper as well as food items! Its always a good thing to give!

    9. Lovely post and reminder to pay it forward! I donate whenever I’m able. Food, clothes, pet food as well. I’ve struggled, and know how hard it can be for people. No one should ever do without essentials, so when we’re able, we do what we can to hopefully make life a little easier for someone.