Fucked up Thanksgiving story...

[Skink]

Skink, I think that's lovely that you persisted and found a good recipient for the bird. It is the thought that counts, and that was tremendously kind that you were so eager to give it to someone who needed it.

I donate food and money year-round to our local food pantry, but in the wintertime, I try to give money so they can buy the things they need most like baby formula and baby food. At this time of year, particularly, shelters and food banks are generally always flush with food. Everyone feels generous at holiday time, from churches to corporations. Pantries' truly needy times are the late spring and summer because that's when they get the fewest donations. If you ever have a food bank or a shelter turn your gesture away, don't take that as a personal affront. Those places operate on very limited budgets and have limited storage and freezer space. Just use that as an opportunity to find out what they truly need--and when--and try giving accordingly. And don't believe everything you hear about shelters and food pantries giving to anyone, including Mercedes-driving folks. Here in our area, they screen for need very carefully, and they have to turn away far more people than they'd like. Certainly there may be clients who occasionally drive up in nice cars, but that's because they were paid-for cars before those people's lives and financial situations hit the skids. Try volunteering at one of those places sometime and you'll see the very real need that exists.

Much love and light to you for having a philanthropic streak, Skink!

I think being in the south you have had a better experience... good Idea on asking what they do need... when people ask for a handout on the street I usually take them to a deli and buy them a meal,,,cash I hesitate...

Skink Reviewed by Skink on 11-24-2006. Fucked up Thanksgiving story... I get a turkey from my supermarket every year and donate it at the courtesy counter to go into the county food pantry,,,this year they refused to take it... I then went to my local food pantry and was told our freezer is full of turkey's we can't take it... I was pissed to say the least,because I know that my turkey would of made someones day happier... I should post this in the whats wrong with our world thread... Rating: 5

[RedLocks]

heh well, turkeys are pretty big so I think i can understand why the freezer was full. weird thing i am thinking why weren't they out defrosting already, those bastages take forever to defrost heh..

awe well, glad to hear ya made the effort, and even gladder to hear the freezer was full meaning many made the effort... Spread a little love and watch blessings come around Jah

[Skink]

heh well, turkeys are pretty big so I think i can understand why the freezer was full. weird thing i am thinking why weren't they out defrosting already, those bastages take forever to defrost heh..

awe well, glad to hear ya made the effort, and even gladder to hear the freezer was full meaning many made the effort... Spread a little love and watch blessings come around Jah

see this is my thought and point,,,somebody somewhere is going hungry,we are in the age of the internet??? we can communicate,,,can't we???