tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post1333058621434246403..comments2024-03-28T22:25:01.210+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Want to Make a Difference Blogfest by helping with emergency food?Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65774154234492222812013-12-11T19:01:06.461+00:002013-12-11T19:01:06.461+00:00Hi Sue .. I enjoyed finding out how the Food Bank ...Hi Sue .. I enjoyed finding out how the Food Bank got started - that was an interesting learning curve, and then all the other component ancillary charity organisations associated with the Cinnamon Network.<br /><br />The churches are always requesting other funds and goodies .. those that don't have over here are really struggling .. <br /><br />Cheers to you too .. thanks for commenting ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62031106308501857122013-12-11T09:57:36.916+00:002013-12-11T09:57:36.916+00:00What a beautiful post Hilary. We have the mesh bas...What a beautiful post Hilary. We have the mesh baskets outside supermarkets and assorted other ways to help those suffering. Good on you for shedding light on the plight of far too many people in what are perceived as affluent countries. <br />Cheers<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715879775216108688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51755317315991649632013-12-05T13:58:08.429+00:002013-12-05T13:58:08.429+00:00Hi Michael - life is really quite difficult for so...Hi Michael - life is really quite difficult for some - especially now that we have so much poverty within our developed countries.<br /><br />Your Panera shop sounds incredible - what a great generous place to have for the many hungry and homeless people. We have soup kitchens etc .. and I'm sure restaurants help out where they can with left over vegetables and fruits ... <br /><br />Every little helps - so so true ..<br /><br />Good to see you - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28856273113434941462013-12-05T13:10:06.527+00:002013-12-05T13:10:06.527+00:00HI, Hilary,
It boggles the mind how in this day a...HI, Hilary,<br /><br />It boggles the mind how in this day and age that millions of people go hungry.<br /><br />Thankfully organization like this exist to help. But it's never enough.<br /><br />Walking the streets of Chicago, I see homeless and hungry people every day. it' so sad. Thankfully Panera bread offer free hot meals to anyone in need. I live a few block away. The food is amazing and their baked good incredible. Even when I go in there, they say pay what you can. Of course, I pay more to help the less fortunate.<br /><br />Every little bit helps, right?Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6383169581210932622013-12-02T17:39:19.216+00:002013-12-02T17:39:19.216+00:00Hi Susan - and it's so right isn't it .. w...Hi Susan - and it's so right isn't it .. we become richer from giving, not poorer.<br /><br />I like the idea of your local tv station - that sounds a brilliant idea ... and something relevant being given to the Senior Citizen.<br /><br />Thanks so much .. love this thought ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72216343339437770902013-12-02T11:52:45.382+00:002013-12-02T11:52:45.382+00:00I like that saying, "No one has ever become p...I like that saying, "No one has ever become poor from giving."<br /><br />A local TV station reported on a project to help Senior Citizens. Businesses set up Christmas trees decorated with handwritten tags from needy elderly people. People buy the item on the tag, and it's delivered to the person.Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25556560531897673122013-11-27T07:30:58.951+00:002013-11-27T07:30:58.951+00:00@ Robyn ... lovely sentiment ... I sure hope we, a...@ Robyn ... lovely sentiment ... I sure hope we, as a peoples in this world, can be at peace ... <br /><br />Let's join the circle of peace ... <br /><br />@ Silvia - Thanks and I think you're referring to the next post with the Fairview workers' children at their after-school activities. A visit would be wonderful, I agree ..<br /><br />Cheers to you both - Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86184942764998257752013-11-26T23:21:42.139+00:002013-11-26T23:21:42.139+00:00Love the faces of those kids .. happy with their a...Love the faces of those kids .. happy with their after-school activities. Great concept and initiative. Certainly makes one wish such a visit were possible. Silvia Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437144517262211712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30205333153108879422013-11-22T19:53:24.605+00:002013-11-22T19:53:24.605+00:00The circle Hil. If the world would just stand in a...The circle Hil. If the world would just stand in a circle and join hands what great things could be accomplished. Thank you for being so caring. I heart you pal. I hope you know that.Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48287882134019287182013-11-22T14:36:32.154+00:002013-11-22T14:36:32.154+00:00Hi Holly .. an essential, for those of us that can...Hi Holly .. an essential, for those of us that can help, this year ... <br /><br />Good for you looking out for the food banks/stops ..<br /><br />Thank you - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13188495314547604682013-11-22T13:56:57.373+00:002013-11-22T13:56:57.373+00:00Always a great reminder. The local food banks and ...Always a great reminder. The local food banks and "stops" are starting to set up. It's a great time to become more visible.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83399572119925856692013-11-22T08:31:28.073+00:002013-11-22T08:31:28.073+00:00@ Karen - there's lots of places in the States...@ Karen - there's lots of places in the States .. but I like to put some British links, as I know where I can find them. Food banks and pantries need all the help they can get ..<br /><br />@ Tara - yes the more we can collectively .. the easier it will be for some and give them some hope .. <br /><br />@ Juliet - you're right there .. to share our abundance and give of our time .. I like your choices and it's the right time of year for giving .. <br /><br />@ Davina - yay welcome back! I don't like giving money much either .. however the food banks seem such a good cause in times of austerity .. but there is a much larger range of volunteers out there for people on the streets - so they do have somewhere to go .. even if for a short time .. and can get advice and help if they need it ..<br /><br />Isn't that name great .. The Cinnamon Network ... <br /><br />Cheers everyone - wonderful to see you all with your kind hearts - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12900203634145545152013-11-22T06:01:38.490+00:002013-11-22T06:01:38.490+00:00Hi Hilary.
It's wonderful that you're pro...Hi Hilary.<br /><br />It's wonderful that you're promoting this. I hesitate to give money because it's difficult to trust where the money will go. But I will willingly donate food. On occasion, I've brought food to people on the street. I love the name Cinnamon Network.Davinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08415450952654797175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44728869206220841892013-11-22T04:42:46.428+00:002013-11-22T04:42:46.428+00:00What a wonderful post, Hilary, reminding us to sha...What a wonderful post, Hilary, reminding us to share our abundance. I like that idea of seeing what God is doing and join in. Have just given 2 donations this week to Oxfam, one to East Timor and one for the Phillipines. It's so important to give. Thank you for a timely reminder and inspiration.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50320993287306321072013-11-21T21:44:08.946+00:002013-11-21T21:44:08.946+00:00we definitely need to join together and help those...we definitely need to join together and help those less fortunate. times are tough, but tougher for so many!<br /><br />thanks for bringing this to light!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86835692936121982292013-11-21T18:39:18.283+00:002013-11-21T18:39:18.283+00:00This is a wonderful idea! Will check out the links...This is a wonderful idea! Will check out the links. Thanks so much! :) <br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br />Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27539166310687213672013-11-21T08:18:02.049+00:002013-11-21T08:18:02.049+00:00@ Elizabeth - that's wonderful to hear of the ...@ Elizabeth - that's wonderful to hear of the work your son is doing - a great lesson for children to learn and see how organisations like that work. The need is going to get worse I suspect .. we just need to add to the food pantries as best we can .. <br /><br />@ Isis - good to meet you .. and raising awareness of the plight found in our own locality, especially for helping towards a meal.<br /><br />@ Sara - we, the British, always do seem to come out to help - and I sure hope we can put our hands in our pockets for those in hunger this winter .. as there will be many .. and yes giving is so important .. <br /><br />@ Susanne - you're right .. all over the world in rich and poor countries - some food is the absolute basic need of many .. <br /><br />@ Nicki - thanks to MJ and Tina for promoting it .. <br /><br />Re filling the pantries up for a year - I think might be a bit of a shock .. lack of shelf space! - but a wonderful, wonderful idea ... <br /><br />@ Denise - I'm sure Australia and NZ have similar challenges - it's so often our own in our towns and cities we can easily forget about ..<br /><br />Thanks everyone - so heart-warming to see you all encouraging us to be ever generous and to remember all the time .. <br /><br />Of course if we're not 'well-fed' other challenges can't be overcome either .. <br /><br />Appreciate all the help we can give - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41281472463767416602013-11-21T03:21:41.613+00:002013-11-21T03:21:41.613+00:00So much need across the globe, but it is heart war...So much need across the globe, but it is heart warming that people do what they can to assist. Great idea for a blogfest. DDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89549371720383364872013-11-20T23:41:33.972+00:002013-11-20T23:41:33.972+00:00This blogfest is a fantastic idea. How awesome wou...This blogfest is a fantastic idea. How awesome would it be if we could get those pantries filled up to last the whole year.Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74101634681106593692013-11-20T22:02:54.268+00:002013-11-20T22:02:54.268+00:00Hi, Hilary. Thanks for sharing about these organi...Hi, Hilary. Thanks for sharing about these organizations. The needs of food banks seems to get greater and greater each year. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6436556744353509872013-11-20T20:25:11.290+00:002013-11-20T20:25:11.290+00:00Once thing I always love about the British is the ...Once thing I always love about the British is the willingness to help others. <br /><br />You speak well for them with this post. It's full of ideas for how to make someone's life better during the holidays and well, that's what it should be all about:~)<br /><br />Thanks Hilary and cheers to you. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995684156785464334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73304667814825817532013-11-20T14:45:15.407+00:002013-11-20T14:45:15.407+00:00Very informative post for such a great cause. Than...Very informative post for such a great cause. Thanks for helping to bring attention to it.Isis Rushdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06773053495985834484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6312774655489402932013-11-20T11:31:37.407+00:002013-11-20T11:31:37.407+00:00Thanks for putting a spotlight on this need and th...Thanks for putting a spotlight on this need and this charity, Hilary! Incredibly important. My son belongs to a service organization that organizes and collects food for drives. There is a real need for food in local pantries, since the supply has been low here--frequently families with children seem to be in need. Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83795964431224853402013-11-20T07:38:44.811+00:002013-11-20T07:38:44.811+00:00Hi Stephen .. so sorry - my eye slipped past your ...Hi Stephen .. so sorry - my eye slipped past your comment!!<br /><br />I'll see you tomorrow then for your posting - it's a good blogfest to be a part of .. isn't it.<br /><br />I know you do a fair share of volunteer work .. and have experienced the need to help feed your family ... so Food Pantries make sense to you .. <br /><br />I look forward to reading your post and hearing about Orange County's food pantries .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46475947802570081452013-11-20T07:32:54.252+00:002013-11-20T07:32:54.252+00:00@ Tasha - it's good to remember those who live...@ Tasha - it's good to remember those who live amongst us - it's easy to hear and see the appeals on radio/tv for overseas aid .. but those nearer home need our help too .. <br /><br />@ Melissa - that's brilliant .. a friend here raised money for the Philippines with one of her yoga classes .. but locally with local people is such a great idea ..<br /><br />@ Mark - yes that sentence is powerful isn't it .. and there will be more charity raising, volunteering needed in the coming months .. <br /><br />Stay curious .. I don't think you can keep me from always looking at things! <br /><br />@ Julie - the way each food bank has been set up is simple to follow and thus contribute to .. <br /><br />Thanks to you all .. each donation will help ... Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com