Hey, Christians....
Since you complain about deadbeats, here is a list of items that people suffering poverty really need. Please hand out THESE items, or just go pray that the poor be fed.
Kitten Courageous wrote:
Since you complain about deadbeats, here is a list of items that people suffering poverty really need. Please hand out THESE items, or just go pray that the poor be fed.
Christians been feeding, clothing and housing the poor for thousands of years. Sure was nice of you to show up today and tell everyone how you spent a day at the food bank.
Kitten Courageous wrote:
Since you complain about deadbeats, here is a list of items that people suffering poverty really need. Please hand out THESE items, or just go pray that the poor be fed.
It was nice of you to post the list. As someone who donates year round to our local food pantry, both personally and through my home church, plus has given a helping hand at the pantry, your list is helpful and mostly correct.
One question, though, about number 18. Dishwashing detergent is 'very expensive'? I wash all of our family dishes by hand, and I buy liquid detergent at HEB or Walmart. The generic stuff works fine, a bottle last my family over a month, and costs $1.00 or less for a bottle.
Another note: fresh or frozen meat (of any kind) is hugely appreciated, but before you buy or donate, CHECK with your local food pantry to find out if they have the fridge and/or freezer space to properly store it. The same goes for milk or any other item that needs to be kept cool.
Kitten Courageous wrote:
Since you complain about deadbeats, here is a list of items that people suffering poverty really need. Please hand out THESE items, or just go pray that the poor be fed.
Thats a good list for all to keep in mind.
Generally many drop off points don’t have refrigeration for perishable items.
Parky60
Loc: People's Republic of Illinois
Kitten Courageous wrote:
Since you complain about deadbeats, here is a list of items that people suffering poverty really need. Please hand out THESE items, or just go pray that the poor be fed.
Giving someone food is a temporal thing that will feed their belly and last for a day. Feeding their soul with the gospel of Jesus Christ will feed their soul and last for eternity.
Kitten Courageous wrote:
Since you complain about deadbeats, here is a list of items that people suffering poverty really need. Please hand out THESE items, or just go pray that the poor be fed.
Kitten, I have worked at the local community which feeds people twice a day. From what I see, most of their food comes from restaurants and food markets. The food donations are mostly food that is near expiration.
saltwind 78 wrote:
Kitten, I have worked at the local community which feeds people twice a day. From what I see, most of their food comes from restaurants and food markets. The food donations are mostly food that is near expiration.
I see a lot of that, as well. Not that there is anything wrong with it, because I would much rather the local grocery stores donate nearly expired food than throw it out. However, some has to be thrown out by the local food pantry here in my town because people clean out their shelves of long expired goods, and seem to think they are being 'kind' when they donate those items. No kindness there, at all.
Linda, you're the greatest. I love your eloquent replies.
I would like to throw something else out, for everyone's consideration. My wife works for the State of Texas. In our state, the ONLY hungry people are those who do it to themselves. There is federal aid. There is several kinds of state based aid. SNAP cards. TANIFF emergency aid. Food Pantry. Individual churches AND church alliance organizations. A county food handout program. Several hot meals served at local churches. If someone, ANYone needs food or other help, it will willingly be supplied. And this is in our little rural county. Our county has less than 18000 people, 12,000 in my home town.
EVERY day people come into our local HHS office claiming to have "lost" their SNAP cards. Often with empty beer cans in their vehicle and packs of cigarettes in their pocket. EVER"Y day people get their SNAP cards revoked for trying to sell them, or trying to use them at beer joints.
Even these folks are helped, but they sure get angry when it is in the form of food and not cash.
The majority of the people are not at fault, and their needs are legitimate. But there is a substantial percentage that are self caused.
RandyBrian wrote:
I would like to throw something else out, for everyone's consideration. My wife works for the State of Texas. In our state, the ONLY hungry people are those who do it to themselves. There is federal aid. There is several kinds of state based aid. SNAP cards. TANIFF emergency aid. Food Pantry. Individual churches AND church alliance organizations. A county food handout program. Several hot meals served at local churches. If someone, ANYone needs food or other help, it will willingly be supplied. And this is in our little rural county. Our county has less than 18000 people, 12,000 in my home town.
EVERY day people come into our local HHS office claiming to have "lost" their SNAP cards. Often with empty beer cans in their vehicle and packs of cigarettes in their pocket. EVER"Y day people get their SNAP cards revoked for trying to sell them, or trying to use them at beer joints.
Even these folks are helped, but they sure get angry when it is in the form of food and not cash.
The majority of the people are not at fault, and their needs are legitimate. But there is a substantial percentage that are self caused.
I would like to throw something else out, for ever... (
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And here's a solution to the problem that works . Here in Ukraine there is ZERO welfare. Sink or swim.
Well, what do you know, everyone swims. Whouda thunk it
Kitten Courageous wrote:
Since you complain about deadbeats, here is a list of items that people suffering poverty really need. Please hand out THESE items, or just go pray that the poor be fed.
Some of us realize that the very best and most important thing to do is to PRAY for others! The Bible teaches us to storm the heavens with prayer………….then feed them! Fill their souls first, then fill their stomachs! 🙏🏻
skyrider wrote:
Ouch, TexaCan. That will give the kitty heartbur... (
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We can pray for her heartburn!
Flames coming out of her eyes is past my pay grade!
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