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I read in the papers that for Food Banks this is the time of year a major portion of their funds are raised and that it is also an important time for food item donations.<\/span><\/p>\n

From my observations and knowledge, in Abbotsford we are seeing an increasing number of people relying on the Abbotsford Food Bank for their daily sustenance. With an alarming increase in the numbers of seniors and children dependent on the Food Bank.<\/span><\/p>\n

I share this in order to urge people to be as generous as possible in making cash donations to the Food Bank because I believe that in order to serve the growing population of hungry in our City, the Food Bank will need all the funds it can muster. So, please be extra generous.<\/span><\/p>\n

I also want to urge people to be extra generous in their food donations now and in the New Year. I had a recent conversation with a friend about what to donate or how to find out what to donate. As a service and to provide an expert opinion on this matter, I contacted the food bank which (or is that who?) said:<\/span><\/p>\n

“Virtually anything for food works\u2026as you know however high protein items like peanut butter and fish are always good and breakfast items like pancake mix and syrup\u2026our clients here all like KD (Kraft Dinner) of course and pasta\u2019s of any sort\u2026we virtually get no dairy and little produce so that would be of great help.”<\/span><\/p>\n

A simple guide from the horse’s mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dairy? Produce? I do not have clue as to how to address this. So ladies and gentleman, boys and girls let us put on our thinking caps and come up with ideas on Dairy and Produce. Remember donations can be also be a good idea or volunteering your time.<\/span><\/p>\n

In my pre-homeless, pre-poverty days it was a regular habit with me to drop a food item into the food bank boxes that the grocery stores had, at that time, prominently displayed near the check out area. These days the only generosity I can show to the Food Bank is to not use it (I can eek by without) leaving a little more on their shelves for those who, without the Food Bank, face hunger. I can also ask you to be generous – and I do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please be sure to take time at this hectic time of year to remember those who need our help to put food on their tables. Support our Abbotsford Food Bank and please, be generous.<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I read in the papers that for Food Banks this is the time of year a major portion of their funds are raised and that it is also an important time for food item donations. From my observations and knowledge, in Abbotsford we are seeing an increasing number of people relying on the Abbotsford Food Bank for their daily sustenance. With an alarming increase in the numbers of seniors and children dependent on the Food Bank. I share this in order to urge people to be as generous as possible in making cash donations to the Food Bank because I believe that in order to serve the growing population of hungry in our City, the Food Bank will need all the funds it can muster. So, please be extra generous. I also want to urge people to be extra generous in their food donations now and in the New Year. I had a recent conversation with a friend about what to donate or how to find out what to donate. As a service and to provide an expert opinion on this matter, I contacted the food bank which (or is that who?) said: “Virtually anything for food works\u2026as you know however high protein items like peanut butter and fish are always good and breakfast items like pancake mix and syrup\u2026our clients here all like KD (Kraft Dinner) of course and pasta\u2019s of any sort\u2026we virtually get no dairy and little produce so that would be of great help.” A simple guide from the horse’s mouth. Dairy? Produce? I do not have clue as to how to address this. So ladies and gentleman, boys and girls let us put on our thinking caps and come up with ideas on Dairy and Produce. Remember donations can be also be a good idea or volunteering your time. In my pre-homeless, pre-poverty days it was a regular habit with me to drop a food item into the food bank boxes that the grocery stores had, at that time, prominently displayed near the check out area. These days the only generosity I can show to the Food Bank is to not use it (I can eek by without) leaving a little more on their shelves for those who, without the Food Bank, face hunger. I can also ask you to be generous – and I do. Please be sure to take time at this hectic time of year to remember those who need our help to put food on their tables. Support our Abbotsford Food Bank and please, be generous.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-point-of-view","category-homeless"],"yoast_head":"\nPlease remember the Food Bank - James W. 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