Comment @ food and help for those who need financial help simply for survival
I went to a well known grocery store this morning and found at the cash register, the cashier asking that we purchase (approx $50) of holiday food items those who are poor. The store is making the money they will use for their profit, and they will take a charitable contribution for the poor person. All poor people do not have nice homes and kitchen appliances either, so they can't bake the turkey or other items to prepare in that package. They apparently ignore that part of the subject. They also fail to mention they are themselves using the products as a contribution to the food places to give out free foods to others who are also poor. They will benefit in their tax return accordingly. Who doesn't benefit mostly? the poor people who don't have kitchens, ovens and tools and are eating otherwise. Understand the circumstances of the poor who are homeless, along with other limitations.
Also, find your local charitable food banks who understand the needs of this population and don't charge people to help them. They make sure they provide the type of food and tools that the recipients can use. If you not sure, find one of those places and get their list of things the people need. PS try to think to include a non-electric can opener which can help those given cans but cant open them.
I ask other friends who know this system to add any comments about the best type of gifts and best locations in your community. And quit increasing the contributions to the costly grocery stores while the victims have trouble using these products anyway. Join me in your comments
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