This time of year there are many, many groups seeking donations. Food pantries are esp. hard hit because the need is greater over the holidays. Some groups collect food and money to provide Christmas dinners for needy families. Other organizations are collecting clothing or coats or blankets for the less fortunate in our communities. While the collections go on year round, many depend on the Christmas season generosity to fill their shelves and coffers.At our church we have an Angel Tree with the names and desires of children of families who frequent our Food Pantry on a regular basis. It is heartwarming to watch the (about) 250 tags disappearing from the tree and the many wrapped gifts reappearing under the tree. We also provide a Christmas dinner for each of the families through donations of turkeys, hams, green beans, pumpkin and other items.
If you have extra time to volunteer, or the ability to purchase a can or two (or more) of food to donate, any of these groups will be grateful for the help. And an added benefit will be a warm feeling in your heart this Advent season. We usually take a tag or 2 off the tree and bring a food donation, too. While that has sometimes stretched our budget, it is a reminder that others are less fortunate and that really, we are very blessed.
See you tomorrow.
