For all of you gardners out there…i want to put a bug in your ear about something special. I know that the gardens are producing, the orchards are heavy with fruits, the backyards are brimming with berries and soon, the nut trees will be dropping their loads. Sometimes mother nature is ready, way before we are; or, even better…is producing faster than we can use the produce. That is a huge blessing; one not meant to be wasted!
I have a suggestion…after you have abused all of your willing friends and neighbors by giving away as much extra produce that you can…why not consider donating to your local food pantry or food banks, local commission/council on aging, or department of social services? If you can’t keep up with the canning/freezing/or giving away…please do NOT let it go to waste. Not everyone has the room or the ability to garden. Fresh fruits and vegetables is important for health and well-being. Many folks are having to get a big portion of their groceries from a food stamps program, a food pantry/food bank, or a commodities program. Getting enough food to “save up or preserve” for winter isn’t always an option.
Due to financial situations, many elderly who live alone, and many families, will do without having access to healthy fresh fruits and vegetables because they can’t afford to purchase it. Giving to those who are in need is a great way to give back to your community and to share the blessings that you may have been blessed with.
I have a great friend who goes by the name of Mother Connie on Twitter (@Motherconnie). She started up a wonderful blog to HELP people learn how to make healthy and delicious meals; with the food items that they get from a food pantry/food stamps, or commodities program. I would like to ask you to remember during this season of harvesting that others would love to be blessed with your extras. Please donate to your local communities pantry or program in the name of, The Food Stamps Cooking Club Blog. Then leave them the information to give to their clients about how to go to her site and get some great tips/recipes. The website address is: http://foodstampscookingclub.com/blog/ .
Drop in and say hi to Mother Connie; it would make her day, and her night, to know that she was able to help someone out by getting something that they didn’t know what to do with from the food pantry. She is a fountain of knowledge and she isn’t stingy with her help! Tell her Rainy sent you! She will make you feel right at home. Blessings!!!
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Thank you so much for your assistance in helping people whose food budgets depend on SNAP-Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-food pantries, food commodities and Angel Food Ministries, even Farmers Markets Coupons! The need is far greater than one might think. If people who CARE do not offer their help, how will people manage?
God bless you for your sincere efforts in this regard, Rainy!
Hugs
Mother Connie
http://foodstampscookingclub.com/blog