We Really Need To Do Something!

Good Morning!

I watched a program last night about needy families in America, and it was very disturbing! This is AMERICA! We shouldn't have people going hungry in this country! What about the children? They are supposed to be our future. If we don't take care of them, how are they going to be prepared as adults to take care of themselves, or us as we get older?

I realize that times are difficult right now, but there must be something each of us can do to help. So, I've listed some ideas below, and would love feedback from our readers. Can you think of ways to help our hungry citizens? Can you think of ways that we can positively impact a child's life? I believe that we should start at home - within our own families - but don't stop there! There are any number of things we can do to improve life in our country. Here are just a few:

Plant an extra tomato plant or other kind of vegetable, and bring the extra produce to a food pantry, shelter, or just give it to a neighbor that you know is experiencing financial difficulty.

Buy an extra can or two of food when you go grocery shopping. I know there is someone in your area who really could use it!

Host a charity get together with friends where each person brings a food item to donate. You can rotate holding the gathering at a different person's house each month. One month you can bring food donations, the next maybe toiletries, kid's toys or clothing? Warm clothing? Blankets? School supplies? The list is endless!

Volunteer one day a month at a local shelter.

Bake cookies for a shelter.

Prepare a gift basket of food for an elderly neighbor on a fixed income. Often our seniors cannot afford to buy both food and medicine. It must be so very difficult to have to make that choice. Anything extra that you can give them will make it that much easier for them to squeeze through the month.

Clip coupons for pet food and take them to your local animal shelter. You can always donate your old towels, too. There are many more pets that have had to be given up because their owners have lost their jobs and can no longer afford to keep them. It's heartbreaking to think of a pet going into a shelter. They don't understand why they are no longer wanted. Perhaps a better idea would be to buy pet food for someone in financial trouble who has a pet. Better to keep them out of the shelter if at all possible!

Get your church or place of business involved in a food drive for people or animals!

Please add your ideas. I, personally, would love to hear them!