Honor moms by helping feed others
In the last few days I have heard murmurs of a great idea. Essentially, it’s helping to feed others in honor of the woman who fed you. This Mother’s Day, fill a grocery bag with non-perishable foods and donate it to a local food bank.
This isn’t a formal, advertised event, like the Stamp Out Hunger! campaign. It’s just something I heard about. Individuals on their own, making a decision to help, and sharing that idea.
We are living in some challenging economic times right now. Going to the grocery store can be a distressing experience with the increase in food costs. Just last week, my bill was up almost 20 percent. It was unpleasant and discouraging, but I did feel thankful that I’m able to make some meal adjustments and absorb the increased costs so far. Others are not so lucky.
Food banks need your help now more than ever
News reports tell us that food banks are hard hit. Just when more people need food banks to make it through, donations are down. It’s a vicious circle. The people who used to donate to food banks are now in need of food from the food banks. Food banks – and maybe even your neighbors – need help more than ever.
Now, think about how hard your mom worked to feed you. What was your favorite dish your mom made? My mom made these cookies called Chocolate Crinkles that I still love. What about your grandmother? My grandmother made this awesome ham loaf, and her leg of lamb remains unequaled. It’s a repeating cycle of feeding others, and it’s a cycle that should not be broken.
Of course moms need to be thanked directly, too, but if you have some peanut butter or tuna or canned vegetables in the pantry that you can spare, donate them so that other mothers and kids can eat. This is a wonderful way to show the generosity you learned at your mother’s table.
To locate a food bank in your area, check
I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day.
