Today we have been accosted three times for a food drive. Once at the grocery store, twice at our front door. Each time, we've graciously given cans of food, but apparently, the third time pushed my husband over the edge and as the boys left, he turned to me and said:
"You know what? Food drives are great, but why is it always at this time of year? What about the needy in the summer? Who cares about them then? I'm pretty sure there are poor people in JULY."
I am dying over here, because while I'm usually the one spinning in circles, ranting and raving about whatever strikes my fancy, he's so calm. But not today. Today, my husband would like you to know that, yes, there ARE poor people in July.
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I am aware! :) They live all around me, and attend my school. How sad. :(
It is a good comment though, it is not only this time of year that people "need".
I totally agree with Shane that's why I make sure to donate cans of food & things year round to my Church. What I like is that they don't demand food- you just give what you can give, when you can give. Thankfully, no one ever goes door to door looking for food donations.
There was a small supermarket here in Rhode Island that always had a huge basket for donations... and the signs changed often. Examples: Thanksgiving in July
Christmas Cheer in June
Or specific calls to action, like victims of fires or other local stories of hardship. The basket was always filled... it was such a wonderful, kind, quiet reminder that yes, people DO need help at times other than the holidays.
The market is no longer in business... but what a great way to keep people and children aware that charity is on-going... I completely agree with Shane.
I am also very moved and touched by your student who is experiencing such grief... and I am thinking of both your posts here... I don't know how this would work, but I am wondering if she may want to start a little charity in honor of her cousin... maybe something as simple as a food or clothing drive... or something that could refocus her pain and hurt and grief... something perhaps named for her little cousin... to try to give something in his name rather than be robbed of something from inside of her...
I know I am kind of rambling... but I know exactly how you feel about these kids and their pain. You are such an intricate and important part of their lives... that is why you are where you are. And the karma thing works its magic and miracles every day for good good good people like you...
I'm thinking about you today...
Sharon-- That is wonderful that your market takes food drive donations throughout the year. What a GREAT idea.
Also, wow, thank you so much for the idea of starting a charity or a little something for my student's cousin. I am going to talk to her about this on Monday. We're actually working on community service project in our Advisory classes, and I think she'd like to turn this into something good. Maybe collecting quilts or clothes for preemie babies??
LOL! It's true!
ha! I love when the passive become passionate! ;) Joking aside, he's right and I think many people would be more ready/willing to give in the summer.
Yeah, it seems like there are more food baskets this time of year that churches and grocery stores give away. We have a food pantry in the building I work at. I hate to hear that kids go hungry. You just reminded me to clean out my cabinet and take some things in to donate. thanks.
Good to know. I'll file that one away for July:)
And I actually got extremely angry at a person outside of a grocery store once. It wasn't for a food drive, but it was still someone trying to get me to sign up for something, and I had to tell him that the way he was accosting me was not an effective means of getting my cooperation. Then I went back in the store and told the manager that the person outside was going to deter business because he was so aggressive.
Anyway...tangent!:)
Beth
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