Just a little reminder: if you have an abundance of food or income, please donate to your church or local food bank community. My local news story had an article today that said more people are needing food, but food donations and food supplies are very low. Higher gasoline, electric rates, and utilities are putting the squeeze on working families. And workers are not seeing their wages rise at all to cover the higher costs. So if you have been blessed with abundance, please donate food or stuff.
You can check with your local church, as they usually are the hubs of such organizations. The United Methodist Church has a long history of giving to the needy, and you can donate money online now. There’s also a listing of churches in your phone book yellow pages. Here are some handy links you can use to find the nearest food bank:
The Salvation Army
The Community Food Bank
The Rescue Mission
America’s Second Harvest
The Hunger Site
Giving doesn’t always mean giving money. Food and household supplies are very important. We’ve received those things when we were pretty low, and they were a God-send. Also, some places allow you to give furniture, clothing, and vehicles. You can also give your time, by visiting a lonely elderly person or visiting someone in prison who wants the Bible read to him. Kids can write letters or donate toys.
Please remember that some folks are really suffering. And we always have good intentions to help don’t we? Well, don’t procrastinate today– give something today! 
And God bless you.
August 1, 2008
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