Food Bank Week

There’s something wrong with having to choose between eating or getting to work. According to FeedingAmerica.org, in 2006, close to 37 million people were in poverty. These people have the difficult decision to choose between skipping meals, having gas money to get to work, or pay bills that need to be paid. With gas prices and prices of regular grocery items increasing, it’s making it even harder to choose. Of course, most people choose food because it’s necessary for survival. But many are eating less nutritious meals and sometimes skip meals in order to save money.

I’ve had my fair share of choosing before. I have had to use a food bank to help supplement the food in my kitchen. I have three kids (one being a very hungry teenager) and it’s helped. Many people depend on these food banks though for their entire diets. Consider donating food to a food bank. Check out FeedingAmerica.org to find a food bank near you. These food pantries need donated food especially during the end of the year holidays like Thanskgiving and Christmas.