Second Harvest volunteer

[Peg]

I have to tell someone, I volunteered to help with the local second harvest food distribution. We collected $475 from local businesses to pay for shipping costs and had approx. 27,000 pounds of food delivered to a local church. We distributed the food to 215 local families and made a donation to the church's food pantry. It sure was a good feeling to help.

After all the people went through the line, the "workers" were told to go through the line. We were loaded up with lots of food. I was able to fill the back of my Rodeo with food(meat, eggs, chips, tomatoe paste) and shampoo. Someone put 13 gallons of milk into the back when I wasn't looking, but that's ok, I was able to find homes for some of it and the rest went into my freezer. I was so excited, and glad I decided to help.

[Violet]

What a blessing for not only you, but all the people that you helped !

Great thing for you to do. I used to love handing out food, too.

 

[MomM]

So happy for you Peg. What a blessing to serve.

[Dee]

Way to go!!!

[sassenach]

I think I am going to get involved in one local church and help with their food distribution set up. So many people are in need. I had absolutely empty cupboards in April and they helped me out so much that month. Being careful with my budget, almost to a dime these days is helping me build up the food in the pantry so to speak and also work on plan B as well.

It seems I am being given the impulse to help my neighbor and thats a good way right now. I am sure they could use the help. It is also a way I can pay it forward. ( Plus it is in walking distance! )

 

 

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[Becca_Anne]

For doing so much to help out! You are awesome

[Jeepers]

That's wonderful Peg! I always say, "To get, you have to give."

 

Looks like you did both all at the same time.