Amethyst
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I remember an article from the last recession, which revealed that in Chicago (I think) schools, the donated food which kids were bringing home from school on weekends, was helping to keep the entire family from starving. Aunts and grandmas included. The adults depended on the schools to feed the kids during the week. Over the weekend, toward month's end, they would go hungry to ensure the kids had enough to eat.
I never forgot that, and food charities are my donation choice. Without the schools to distribute food, it is all falling on food pantries and churches, and even they are struggling.
I never forgot that, and food charities are my donation choice. Without the schools to distribute food, it is all falling on food pantries and churches, and even they are struggling.
. And in many households, the school lunch is their only nutritious meal in the day.
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