tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post1259893554465708563..comments2024-03-29T14:55:54.362+00:00Comments on Tracing Rainbows: Good To GiveAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-42671526804627149652022-06-30T20:48:54.687+01:002022-06-30T20:48:54.687+01:00I've got into the habit of something going in ...I've got into the habit of something going in the foodbank when I pop in. I also know a few people over in the states through Facebook, writing etc and instead of sending housewarming presents,I donate food. <br /><br />I feel that it's so little, but at least it's something.Lyssa Medanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350926829113722058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-73424970820365076462022-06-29T22:56:58.196+01:002022-06-29T22:56:58.196+01:00Where I teach there is a student food pantry. Hung...Where I teach there is a student food pantry. Hunger has such a negative impact on their learning. Different offices regularly have competitions to see which can raise the most donations. It's sad that we need to do this.Celiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292448445141261744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-9788829713028362122022-06-29T22:05:39.977+01:002022-06-29T22:05:39.977+01:00That is so sad, and seems so wasteful. That is so sad, and seems so wasteful. Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-47489997311029671192022-06-29T21:47:46.486+01:002022-06-29T21:47:46.486+01:00That is nice of the grocery store to put up those ...That is nice of the grocery store to put up those helpful reminders next to items that are good to donate.<br />Our local news did an investigative report about a local food bank, which is apparently run by a group the county has contracted with and there was footage of the food bank workers dumping donated items, almost as soon as they were delivered! Some of them were boxed goods and others were packaged baked goods (surplus from restaurants and bakeries); they had not reached the sell by/expire by dates, but, according to the news report, their reporters were told that the tossed items would have expired before they could have been distributed. That was very disheartening to see. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-55068247326198469772022-06-29T16:48:36.009+01:002022-06-29T16:48:36.009+01:00Again another very helpful comment. Most food bank...Again another very helpful comment. Most food banks prefer to source their own fresh veg and fruit (so they can be sure it IS fresh) Your generosity helps to fund those purchases. Also, for those who may struggle with shops/shopping a direct monetary gift may be easier to manage. Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-82272252317603336252022-06-29T16:44:52.642+01:002022-06-29T16:44:52.642+01:00That's a good approach. And protein is importa...That's a good approach. And protein is important. People need something to go with the pasta and rice! Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-59366400314143719072022-06-29T16:42:05.049+01:002022-06-29T16:42:05.049+01:00That was a very rash donation! Yes - it is horrify...That was a very rash donation! Yes - it is horrifying to realise that poverty remains rife in our countryAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-34707518054275765542022-06-29T16:38:57.596+01:002022-06-29T16:38:57.596+01:00Judging by the number of comments, it has clearly ...Judging by the number of comments, it has clearly resonated with others tooAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-10501592892952513732022-06-29T16:18:26.487+01:002022-06-29T16:18:26.487+01:00Grocery shopping is not my favourite activity and ...Grocery shopping is not my favourite activity and just concentrating on what I should buy and carry is enough, most days. I decided long ago that I would give a regular monetary donation instead. We can slip a cheque into a donation box in a local bank, and that money helps to buy the perishable items that are necessary for the food bank.Bushladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-19846003488518577112022-06-29T16:00:12.287+01:002022-06-29T16:00:12.287+01:00That is a great idea. I buy tinned meat and food ...That is a great idea. I buy tinned meat and food with meat in it for our food shelf. I think of kids having to make their own meals and buy accordingly when food on sale. Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12022471051577764620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-70924187138731870512022-06-29T15:30:04.089+01:002022-06-29T15:30:04.089+01:00We've doubled up on our food bank donations, a...We've doubled up on our food bank donations, as around here donations have dropped off dramatically lately.<br />If people are struggling due to the cost of living rise, they may no longer have the money to help food banks. <br />Our local food bank was asking for Anti Perspirants last week, and as chance would have it, I'd ordered a multipack of 12 of my usual cream Anti Perspirants from Amazon, (cheapest way) but for the first time ever, it gave me a rash, so 11 Dove Original Anti Perspirant creams found a new home! <br />If every shopper pops just one item into the food bank trolley/box, it would help so much! <br />Do you know that in 1887, Glasgow Celtic Football Club played a match with all proceeds going to help the 'poor and hungry' in Glasgow's east end.<br />1887! 135 years ago, and here we are still needing food banks! <br />Something's gone terribly wrong somewhere. X<br />Colhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191036562913935116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-5395367817357285732022-06-29T15:22:38.666+01:002022-06-29T15:22:38.666+01:00It's so important to realize these little thin...It's so important to realize these little things really do add up. Your post was a happy one to read today.JanFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-39381854326646845672022-06-29T12:48:15.516+01:002022-06-29T12:48:15.516+01:00Every little helpsEvery little helpsAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-29150947777141960792022-06-29T12:47:54.585+01:002022-06-29T12:47:54.585+01:00I think it is inspiration to others, and I wouldn&...I think it is inspiration to others, and I wouldn't regard your comment as "virtue signalling" as it's often called. I remember once when a friend announced "For Lent I am giving up my daily Mars Bar" and I asked what she would do with the money saved. "Oh, I never thought of that. I could give it to charity!" she said. Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-14939847576060279262022-06-29T11:05:22.012+01:002022-06-29T11:05:22.012+01:00What a good idea.What a good idea.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-24633822767923360802022-06-29T10:18:06.543+01:002022-06-29T10:18:06.543+01:00I need to go out today and do my Foodbank shop at ...I need to go out today and do my Foodbank shop at Sainsbury's, something I always do when I've saved my normal food spending money due to doing a challenge on the blog. I never know whether to publicise the fact that I've done it and hope it inspires others, or just keep quiet and avoid that 'showing off' feeling I get.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-57711811862148482652022-06-29T08:16:38.765+01:002022-06-29T08:16:38.765+01:00My daughter mentioned the online donation facility...My daughter mentioned the online donation facility. I've also noticed a number of online sites now offer the option of "rounding up to the £" on your purchase, to make a small charity donation. Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-30411624728603651282022-06-29T08:14:43.317+01:002022-06-29T08:14:43.317+01:00👍👍Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-58900821733872370282022-06-29T08:14:30.351+01:002022-06-29T08:14:30.351+01:00That's an intelligent gift. Many food banks ap...That's an intelligent gift. Many food banks appreciate non-food essentials (esp detergents, nappies and sanpro) Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-69043403919289356022022-06-29T07:55:07.532+01:002022-06-29T07:55:07.532+01:00That is really useful! I know often they are short...That is really useful! I know often they are short of tins of meat and fish. I wanted to fill a container with washing up liquid from my refill place as I know they fill small bottles to give to familiesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-12397502659948075222022-06-29T07:33:49.621+01:002022-06-29T07:33:49.621+01:00Looks a good selection to me.Looks a good selection to me.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-25448465136270638392022-06-29T07:24:00.516+01:002022-06-29T07:24:00.516+01:00I always shop online, and many online supermarkets...I always shop online, and many online supermarkets allow you to 'buy' a donation to food charity. So I usually add a donation to my online shop. In the past when I used to go to the shops I included items for the food bank collections; I'm glad I can still contribute online.KirstenMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460530603998948689noreply@blogger.com