I give to my local food bank whenever I'm able. Fortunately, I have never needed to receive a donation.

We have homeless here and there are places where they can get fed every day of the year fortunately, but still not enough of affordable housing.

It is shameful that in the worlds richest country this has to happen.

Worked in 12 food banks they are awesome and help many people . Last year many had a note saying from Trump , lie from department of agriculture for many years not him

Several of my friends have evidently been getting lots of food from food pantries and are trying to give me some. I'm fortunate to be retired with a secure income so I asked them to donate it instead to someone who really needs it. One neighbor has been donating hers to her church pantry. I am amazed at the amount of food being offered to me for nothing. I hope that means that people that really need it are getting it as well.

The Secular Coalition For America (non-profit org.) is having a "Secular Week of Action" during the week of May 6 (National Prayer Day) and is a positive event for the welfare of the needy and to counter an absolutely useless recognition of how religion transgresses into a culture for there OWN welfare!

I realize that's a long time from now but food is needed then and Thank You!

Haven't heard a word about it here but I'm in a suburb of a big city, they'd be mobbed. There's a lot of need everywhere. I've been fortunate to have employment the entire time and no loss of pay but not everyone has been as lucky.

Your story is good to hear, fortunately I do not need this type of help currently so my share can go to those less fortunate.

I think this is an important post, thank you for posting it again. I didn't see it the first time.

It Is foolish to think that all members of any community will be self-sufficient 100% of the time. Everyone needs some type of help at some point in their life, whether they recognize it or not. Giving and receiving are critical roles for every community member. Both giver and receiver derive benefits from participating in their community.

The USDA food distribution is not charity, it is a totally appropriate function of government Even if it were charity, anyone who opposes it opposes people having their basic needs met and that tells us all we need to know about them.

We have food distribution from Food Link several times a month in our county. Usually, boxes of food get put into the trunk of my car, quantities are based on how many people live in my household. Since I currently provide for three adults ad one child, I gladly accept whatever they want to give to me. We share with our whole tribe, but usually, it is my turn to transport it. No, I am not too proud to accept free groceries. I have paid taxes all my life and gladly receive this help.

I've been spreading the word about these boxes to my local community too. I don't know who of my network is actually using it; but at least I give the info to those who are unaware. I also helped connect a new non-profit so that they could get food to make/serve to unhoused neighbors. They are getting two cars full of fresh produce to cook with. We make up what the meal is based on what we get; any other ingredients we ask for donations (goods or money). Nice to see humanity at play.