It is indeed, and we can all play a part.
Hunger is pandemic throughout our world, and right here in the U.S. is no exception. In fact, your home town is likely no exception.
Granted, we should all do our part year round, but this is as good a time to start, share, or emphasize as any.
I don’t generally like being told what charity or effort needs my help, but in something as basic and pervasive as this, I think we can all make an exception. Here are some ideas for all of us.
1. Volunteer at a local food bank or shelter. None of these institutions is swimming in personnel, and all of them rely on volunteers too some degree.
2. Volunteers to deliver for Meals on Wheels. It’s a great program and a wonderful opportunity to help.
3. Donate from your garden. Fall is a significant harvest season. If you or someone you know has fresh produce to spare, donate to an area food bank. Fresh produce is almost always the hardest thing for them to find on a consistent basis, so next planting cycle, plant a row or two specifically to donate from.
4. Organize a neighborhood/area/school/town food drive. If your local haunt doesn’t have such services, I’d almost guarantee there’s a need; maybe you’re the one to make it happen. If they do have services, they’ll never say no to a well organized food drive.
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