Support Your Local Foodbanks

[rhett o rick]

Local foodbanks are struggling. In tight economic times, donations to foodbanks tend to dry up. And this is the time when help is most needed as more and more people are relying on local foodbanks for help.

Please donate non-perishable foods. Even if the cans are dented or past expiration date they may still be good.

Donating cash is the best because foodbanks usually can buy about three times more food for the dollar than you can.

It’s also important to donate time. At our foodbank about 75% of the labor is volunteered.

Some foodbanks take clothes and household items that they give away for free.

Foodbanks usually need simple things like boxes, plastic grocery bags, and glass jars. Ask your local foodbank what they need.

Some people are wary that their donations are distributed fairly and efficiently. Volunteer to be a member of the Board of Directors and influence the operations of your local foodbank.

Please support your local foodbank.

[HappyMe]

1. I always do.

You just never know when you might need help. It's also the one charitable cause where you are helping people directly.

[Gormy Cuss]

2. In summer many food banks accept fresh produce from home gardens.

Not all have the facilities to store perishable food but those that do may welcome fresh vegetables and fruits (always check before showing up with a donation, of course.) My county food bank and some of the smaller homeless day shelter programs accept the bounty.

[rhett o rick]

3. Fresh produce is always in demand. It's something that hard to get for

those needing help.

[UtahLib]

4. Donating to and volunteering at the local foodbank

is a very rewarding way of witnessing good will in action. I also donate pet food in the hopes of saving pets from shelters if people can no longer afford to care for them. It hurts my heart when people have to make that choice.

[rhett o rick]

7. I have a deal with a local pet shop and they donate their out of date

bags of dog food and cat food. Pet food is important to those in need. Often they have rescued pets from friends that have to move or become homeless.

[UtahLib]

8. That's a fantastic idea.

Maybe I'll look into that. I have an agreement with several people who grow and sell pumpkins for halloween. I pick up the leftovers and donate them to a horse sanctuary in the area. The woman who runs the sanctuary will issue receipts for tax purposes if requested.

[frylock]

5. myself and a group of folks from work volunteer every month at the san diego food bank..

every third-Thursday from 6-8P. If anyone is interested in joining us, please PM me.

[rhett o rick]

6. Dont forget gleaning. If you see fruit trees that arent being picked, ask the

owner if you can pick the fruit and give to a foodbank.

[bigwillq]

9. K and R (nt)