rogue1230 Posted November 21, 2009 Posted November 21, 2009 There are many people that will not be able to afford a Thanksgiving meal of their own- some for the first time in their lives. Please consider donating a Turkey or roast or what ever you can to your local food bank. I know myself, we are able to celebrate this year -ONLY because of an EXTREMELY well timed break. Many people won't get that this year.... I don't mean to be a bummer, but it is something so simple, that we, or at I took it for granted for far too long. Please do what you can to support your local food bank. Thanks guys!
ShoppingChick13 Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 Well said rogue! Even if you can only afford to donate one canned good, can you all imagine how many canned goods they would receive if we all donated one! Remember "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." Aesop
floridasun5 Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 Great reminder! I always try to give a box of food to the "Share your Christmas" food drive here every year. It breaks my heart knowing that many people wont even have a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal.
santaclaus Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 I will be contributing where I work. We are doing a food drive. Now, my real reason for replying. Please don't forget the littlest guys. They can't eat just anything so please remember to buy some baby food, juice, cereal to add to your donation.
ohitsunshine Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 A great reminder! I am so upset, as a GM of a restaurant I contacted our local food bank, asking if I could get our customers to donate food, and I would give them free menu items, I was told they already take part in another fundraiser and ours would only interfere. Have you ever heard of a food pantry turning down offers???
santaclaus Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 A great reminder! I am so upset, as a GM of a restaurant I contacted our local food bank, asking if I could get our customers to donate food, and I would give them free menu items, I was told they already take part in another fundraiser and ours would only interfere. Have you ever heard of a food pantry turning down offers??? Never in my life have I heard of a pantry turning down an offer. Have you called your local Y? Some of them provide shelter for homeless women and I am sure they would welcome anything they can get.
Elmck Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 My bank is collecting can goods, and DD's school is also collecting. I plan to take DD shopping to pick out foods Monday night
ohitsunshine Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 Never in my life have I heard of a pantry turning down an offer. Have you called your local Y? Some of them provide shelter for homeless women and I am sure they would welcome anything they can get.Will check- my plan Monday was to start calling around to find someone willing to accept help!
dealluvr Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 my friend is near homelessness and i am having him over hope it turns out ok this is my act of kindness during the hiolidays
santaclaus Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 Will check- my plan Monday was to start calling around to find someone willing to accept help! Keep us updated about your search. I am still shaking my head at the thought of a food pantry not taking you up on your generous offer. So many people are in dire straits this year that most food pantrys are begging for more donations. I got my baby stuff today, next week I will get regular food. I intend to alternate between baby food and food for older children and adults. It's so easy to donate, all a person has to do is add a few extra cans or boxed containers of food on their shopping list.
tn20 Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 OMGosh, how cute!!! I wish I wasn't so creatively inept! And how kind of you to devote so much time to helping others! You aren't only making them food, you're putting a lot of time and effort into making a special dinner. I hope everything goes perfectly for your dinner and God bless!
Mandy25 Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 Those are adorable!!! Can you post what you used to make the Pilgrim hats? Thank you very much. I think its awesome that you do that every year.
tntsmomie Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 Wow! That's wonderful that you're doing this and have been doing it for so long! Very cute turkeys, btw. :) Very creative! :)
ourhappyfamily4 Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 13 years.. thats wonderful. I'm sure you make alot of people happy.. not only with the food.. but with your company, and the smiles that it brings. God Bless you.
tinkrbel Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 Thanks for all that you do. Simply putting food on the table is one thing but being thoughtful and making it festive is going the extra mile.
noehlp Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 GREAT reminder!!! I know food banks around here are always needing donations, as the newspaper posts frequent articles about it. Another idea, if you have someone in your neighborhood that you think could use help for the holidays, prepare a box full of whatever you can come up with for a holiday meal, set it on their door step, knock on door, and run like mad! I am sure they won't turn it down or leave it outside.
tn20 Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 Another idea, if you have someone in your neighborhood that you think could use help for the holidays, prepare a box full of whatever you can come up with for a holiday meal, set it on their door step, knock on door, and run like mad! I am sure they won't turn it down or leave it outside.My church youth group during high school used to do this. We would hide in some bushes or something and watch. It was so nice, and sad at the same time, to watch the people's faces when they realized what was in the box.
ShoppingChick13 Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 So cute! and such a nice gift you give, your time and your food. I am sure it is a lot of work. Are you able to recruit any assistants if you decide to cook again next year? Each person could make a side dish or two and you can make your famous turkey.
Mandy25 Posted November 24, 2009 Posted November 24, 2009 Ingredients1 cup vanilla frosting7 drops yellow food coloring32 miniature peanut butter cups1 package (11-1/2 ounces) fudge-striped cookies32 pieces orange mini Chiclets gum DirectionsIn a small shallow bowl, combine frosting and food coloring. Remove paper liners from peanut butter cups. Holding the bottom of a peanut butter cup, dip top of cup in yellow frosting. Position over center hole on the bottom of cookie, forming the hatband and crown. Add a buckle of Chiclets gum. Repeat with remaining cups and cookies. Yield: 32 cookies.Thank you so much I will be trying to make these Thursday!!!
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