You’ve seen them before.
But what if . . .
They’re in your own back yard?
Your father. Your mother. Your children.
Your brothers and sisters. Your neighbors.
Luis Mendoza works part-time for a
wholesale grocer for $6.75/hour. After taxes, his family’s monthly income is
$1,787. He returned the $5 bill you
dropped at the gas station last Tuesday.
Lynn Johnson is a single mother.
Although she works full-time and has a
college degree, she has been struggling to
make ends meet since her husband left
two years ago. Her monthly income is
$1,365. You saw her waiting for the bus
yesterday.
Raymond Washington is a war veteran.
Because of an injury, he is unable to find
work. Raymond lives on the streets or tries
to get a bed at the local shelter. You
saw him petting a dog outside a restaurant
last month.
Dora Parker has custody of her 8-year-old granddaughter. Her only source of income is her late husband’s Social Security payment
which provides $786 each month. She
used to play bridge at a church in your
home town.
Patricia and her 5 children finally left her abusive husband. She struggles to make ends meet cleaning houses. You saw her waiting in
line at Wal-Mart last weekend.
What can you do?
Help feed a hungry neighbor.
Share a meal.
Donate unused meals or declining balance dollars. Your contribution
will be used to donate food to a
local food pantry. Your gift will help
neighbors in need.
We can make a difference every day.
Share a Meal.