The Asbury Park Press has a story about the food needs of Jersey Shore Dream Center. It is a common story repeated many times by local food pantries. Can you help?
The story and photos can be seen on the APP site.
Showing posts with label feeding the hungry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label feeding the hungry. Show all posts
Friday, November 29, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Corporation for National and Community Service: Help End Hunger
No one should go hungry in the United States. Yet 50
million individuals experienced food insecurity at some
point during 2009. This means that they ate less than they
needed, skipped meals, or even went a whole day without
eating.
But you can help.
The USDA and the Corporation for National and Community Service have joined together to provide service opportunities to help end hunger in our country.
For more information click here.
But you can help.
The USDA and the Corporation for National and Community Service have joined together to provide service opportunities to help end hunger in our country.
For more information click here.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Feeding the Hungry Feeds the Soul: A child's story
September 19, 2012 / Christi Zellerhoff
I DON’T WANT TO GO! protested my 9 year old son. “Yes, you are going to go,” I said; and off we went to feed the homeless at a local church cooperative organization called “TRANSFORM BURIEN.”
How do you prepare your young children for what experiences they may encounter when feeding people in need? Simply, be honest with them.
“You may see and feed people young and old, who haven’t showered; come in soiled clothing; look sad or angry; perhaps they will seem different to you,” I counseled him. “Will they hurt me mom?” “No, you will be safe.” Hesitantly, he got into the car with the rest of our family. His grumbling stopped, replaced with silence.
When we arrived, we were each assigned a “job” along the serving assembly line. My son chose to hand out the plates and napkins-the first point of contact. This surprised me.
Standing next to him, at first I noticed that he was subdued, trying not to stare as, one by one, people extended their hand to receive their plate and napkin. EVERY time he handed out a plate, he received a gracious “thank you.” “Your welcome,” he would reply. Then I noticed it-his skeptical demeanor changed. He began returning conversation to those who engaged him.
He looked at me and smiled big.
On the way home, I asked him how he felt about the experience. “What did you think about the people you met today? Where you scared?” His reply? “No mom, I realized they were no different than me.”
I still tear up when I tell this story. My 9 year old son taught me a beautiful lesson that day. He looked past the dirt, tattered clothing, sad and hungry eyes, and at times, offensive smells. He saw their hearts; he embraced their kind and gracious souls; and he served without prejudice.
I DON’T WANT TO GO! protested my 9 year old son. “Yes, you are going to go,” I said; and off we went to feed the homeless at a local church cooperative organization called “TRANSFORM BURIEN.”
How do you prepare your young children for what experiences they may encounter when feeding people in need? Simply, be honest with them.
“You may see and feed people young and old, who haven’t showered; come in soiled clothing; look sad or angry; perhaps they will seem different to you,” I counseled him. “Will they hurt me mom?” “No, you will be safe.” Hesitantly, he got into the car with the rest of our family. His grumbling stopped, replaced with silence.
When we arrived, we were each assigned a “job” along the serving assembly line. My son chose to hand out the plates and napkins-the first point of contact. This surprised me.
Standing next to him, at first I noticed that he was subdued, trying not to stare as, one by one, people extended their hand to receive their plate and napkin. EVERY time he handed out a plate, he received a gracious “thank you.” “Your welcome,” he would reply. Then I noticed it-his skeptical demeanor changed. He began returning conversation to those who engaged him.
He looked at me and smiled big.
On the way home, I asked him how he felt about the experience. “What did you think about the people you met today? Where you scared?” His reply? “No mom, I realized they were no different than me.”
I still tear up when I tell this story. My 9 year old son taught me a beautiful lesson that day. He looked past the dirt, tattered clothing, sad and hungry eyes, and at times, offensive smells. He saw their hearts; he embraced their kind and gracious souls; and he served without prejudice.
“The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’ (Matthew 25:40) NIV
If only we ALL could be more like that!Thursday, March 15, 2012
Is Philadelphia's mayor for real?
City of Brotherly Love? NOT!
It's soon going to be illegal to feed the homeless and hungry in public locations.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wants to ban community organizations from feeding the neediest in city parks.
Borrowing from Dan Rackley, a freelance writer, on PhillyNow online: Nutter has launched what is essentially an attack on Philadelphia's less fortunate and the people who wish to give them a helping hand.
Nutter says he wants to keep the homeless safe and have access to mental health and medical services. Homeless advocates say "Baloney," the goal is to remove the homeless from high-visible, tourist areas.
The Board of Health's draft regulation will require groups to submit an application and follow other rules. Violators would receive a warning from police. After two warnings violators would be hit with a $150 fine. If adopted at the Mar. 22 vote the ban will take effect about mid-April.
Check the following media for a full report:
Washington Post: http://wapo.st/yN5hGb
Huffington Post: http://huff.to/xr0Ra5
Philly Now: http://bit.ly/wFpFCV
My Fox New York: http://bit.ly/zNvFxl
It's soon going to be illegal to feed the homeless and hungry in public locations.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wants to ban community organizations from feeding the neediest in city parks.
Borrowing from Dan Rackley, a freelance writer, on PhillyNow online: Nutter has launched what is essentially an attack on Philadelphia's less fortunate and the people who wish to give them a helping hand.
Nutter says he wants to keep the homeless safe and have access to mental health and medical services. Homeless advocates say "Baloney," the goal is to remove the homeless from high-visible, tourist areas.
The Board of Health's draft regulation will require groups to submit an application and follow other rules. Violators would receive a warning from police. After two warnings violators would be hit with a $150 fine. If adopted at the Mar. 22 vote the ban will take effect about mid-April.
Check the following media for a full report:
Washington Post: http://wapo.st/yN5hGb
Huffington Post: http://huff.to/xr0Ra5
Philly Now: http://bit.ly/wFpFCV
My Fox New York: http://bit.ly/zNvFxl
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