Hi Dawn. Our church this year came up with a "24 Days of Christmas" calendar, with each day having a food item on it. Then, weekly, when parishioners bring those items in, they will be brought up to the county food pantry for dispersal to residents in our county. We also have a Blessing Box outside our church for anyone to make use of. On the doors, it says, "take what you need - leave what you can". I find Hungry Jack Pancake mix and Bisquick are popular items in our Blessing Box. Thanks for the video. Always enjoy seeing you. 💕
I wish my town did this. Our food banks have nothing. I'm on day 4 with no food. My Thanksgiving will be ramen noodles. But I'm alive and have a roof over my head
Wow! That's a nice haul. You are absolutely right! You and so many of us work extremely hard and deserve to have help available when needed and should never feel guilty or ashamed. Keep hustling and making videos, we love seeing you! God bless you and your family❤
@@Mastiffmama3414 So much food goes to waste in the 🇺🇸. So good that it goes to folks who will eat it. I struggle to use my veggies before I throw them out for the deer and wildlife. I don’t can anymore, but being a veg head, I commit to eating the produce that my daughter grows or I buy.
Here being low income helps to get help, but even working class get help where I am, as wages never keep up with housing, whether you rent or own. Some people think you shouldn't be able to get help if you have a car, or a clean outfit to wear, but food is something everybody needs, and it's stupidly high priced these days too
Thank you, Dawn for explaining this to me. I really had no idea but now I understand. We do work so hard; & sometimes it’s ok to get that extra help. I’m starting to realize that there is no shame in that. Now I won’t feel bad emailing Mia’s school back-they actually just emailed and asked if I was interested in receiving a Thanksgiving basket. I’ll respond yes tomorrow ❤ I appreciate u🥹 #dawnsthebest
Either one of you don't feel bad , but I get it,I'm trying to figure out how to get help for my family,son , daughter in-law and grandchildren and myself without embarrassing them , having tough times in my house
I was going to reply in your video comments. But I knew I was going to be going to the food bank so I thought I'd throw it out there in a video to respond to you because there's probably so many other people out there as well who feel the same way. Times are definitely tough these days. 💕D💕
Hi Colleen. Do you all live together? If so I think that's pretty awesome. I think family should live together. I'm going to be sending some good vibes your way and hope that you do figure out something. There definitely shouldn't be any shame getting help when it's needed. Because when you're in a good place you can always pay it forward. Life is full of ups and downs. 💕D💕
@@bestiedash Food Banks keep food going to people who will use it. Food in landfills should be a crime. OK I am going overboard. I grew up, not starving, but often hungry. Food for people should be line air or potable water.🚰 Human right. OK, maybe going overboard again.
Aw, sometimes I struggle with insomnia. What I'll do is put on a video, but I won't watch it. I'll just listen to it. Usually, that helps me fall back to sleep. 💕D💕
Hi Dawn. Our church this year came up with a "24 Days of Christmas" calendar, with each day having a food item on it. Then, weekly, when parishioners bring those items in, they will be brought up to the county food pantry for dispersal to residents in our county. We also have a Blessing Box outside our church for anyone to make use of. On the doors, it says, "take what you need - leave what you can". I find Hungry Jack Pancake mix and Bisquick are popular items in our Blessing Box. Thanks for the video. Always enjoy seeing you. 💕
Hi Wayne. Sounds like a wonderful community you have. 💕💕💕
What a wonderful program, I love this Wayne!
I wish my town did this. Our food banks have nothing. I'm on day 4 with no food. My Thanksgiving will be ramen noodles. But I'm alive and have a roof over my head
Wow! That's a nice haul. You are absolutely right! You and so many of us work extremely hard and deserve to have help available when needed and should never feel guilty or ashamed. Keep hustling and making videos, we love seeing you! God bless you and your family❤
Thank you! 💕💕💕
@@Mastiffmama3414 So much food goes to waste in the 🇺🇸. So good that it goes to folks who will eat it. I struggle to use my veggies before I throw them out for the deer and wildlife. I don’t can anymore, but being a veg head, I commit to eating the produce that my daughter grows or I buy.
Nice variety of products 😊. Soup is something they can add especially in the cold weather!❤😎🥶
What a nutritious haul. I could eat for over a week on it, even not being a meat eater. I am glad there was so much fresh veg in the bags!
Pancake breakfast, a big pot of chili, get a small turkey and you have everything for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner!
I made veggie chili yesterday for the first cold snap in Virginia!
Happy Thanksgiving, Bestie!
However not all food banks are funded equally across the US
That is true. But if you need it, you need it
Good haul 😊❤
Where I live we have to apply to get the food bank. Only low income people qualify.
It's the same where we live.
Here being low income helps to get help, but even working class get help where I am, as wages never keep up with housing, whether you rent or own. Some people think you shouldn't be able to get help if you have a car, or a clean outfit to wear, but food is something everybody needs, and it's stupidly high priced these days too
Who sponsors this food bank?are there other food banks you can access?That's great that you get a gift card to use.
This one was in the East Bay area of Rhode Island. There's about 125 pantries listed on the Rhode Island Food Bank website.
I use that syrup I like it lol, prefer no sugar. Hmm I think Chili on the menu 😊
Chili for sure!! 🌶🌶🌶
Good morning from Virginia, Dawn🍁
Good Morning!!
Your sister and Mom have money to go to the casino but can’t buy the food for the family?
Thank you, Dawn for explaining this to me. I really had no idea but now I understand. We do work so hard; & sometimes it’s ok to get that extra help. I’m starting to realize that there is no shame in that. Now I won’t feel bad emailing Mia’s school back-they actually just emailed and asked if I was interested in receiving a Thanksgiving basket. I’ll respond yes tomorrow ❤ I appreciate u🥹
#dawnsthebest
Either one of you don't feel bad , but I get it,I'm trying to figure out how to get help for my family,son , daughter in-law and grandchildren and myself without embarrassing them , having tough times in my house
I was going to reply in your video comments. But I knew I was going to be going to the food bank so I thought I'd throw it out there in a video to respond to you because there's probably so many other people out there as well who feel the same way. Times are definitely tough these days. 💕D💕
Hi Colleen. Do you all live together? If so I think that's pretty awesome. I think family should live together. I'm going to be sending some good vibes your way and hope that you do figure out something. There definitely shouldn't be any shame getting help when it's needed. Because when you're in a good place you can always pay it forward. Life is full of ups and downs. 💕D💕
@SDKBUNCH Yes we do
@@bestiedash Food Banks keep food going to people who will use it. Food in landfills should be a crime. OK I am going overboard. I grew up, not starving, but often hungry. Food for people should be line air or potable water.🚰 Human right. OK, maybe going overboard again.
Yes, insomnia again.
Aw, sometimes I struggle with insomnia. What I'll do is put on a video, but I won't watch it. I'll just listen to it. Usually, that helps me fall back to sleep. 💕D💕
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@ May put on All creatures Great and Small. Or maybe Midsomer Murders. I often fantasize about murder.
Do not need to explain...no guilt is necessary..... food banks are for all..much too long explaining!!!
To you. Other people needed to hear the message 💕D💕