Comments on: Holiday Challenge – Feed a Family

By: Lynda

Lynda — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 03:34:04 +0000

OK, I now know that cutting and pasting does not work here, so I’m retying the information that didn’t show up on my last post.

RE: DONATE YOUR UNWANTED SUPERMARKET TURKEY

The Center For Food Action – Web site: http://cfanj.org/

The Center for Good Action Needs Your Help to Get Thanksgiving Dinner on the Table.
NEEDED: $15-$25 Supermarket Certificates for 12-15 lbs Frozen Turkey

I hope this worked.

By: Lynda

Lynda — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 03:30:02 +0000

RE: FREE TURKEY FROM GROCERY STORE

To donate your unwanted turkey, please visit: http://cfanj.org/

The Center for Food Action
Needs Your Help to Get Thanksgiving Dinner on the Table
$15 – $25 Supermarket Gift Certificates for 12 lbs – 15 lbs Frozen turkey

By: Theresa

Theresa — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:38:59 +0000

I am in also. he is a link for a food bank in the South Jersey Area. I had a thought, those of us who shop at Shop Rite or Acme, always earn credits for a free Turkey or Ham, if those of us who could donate those at no cost to you, we could probably feed alot of people. Just a thought…

By: Pay It Forward – Feed a Family

Pay It Forward – Feed a Family — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:02:31 +0000

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By: Renee

Renee — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:30:50 +0000

Our family has been so blessed this year that we wanted to help our local community. Our two older sons brought empty containers into their classrooms in Nov. and asked their classmates to bring in one Thanksgiving food item. We actually got to provide 5 families with Thanksgiving dinner complete with turkeys and dessert! We felt good knowing many more people could enjoy the holiday that otherwise wouldn’t had a chance to do it!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:22:14 +0000

I have lived my life on a concept-Random acts of kindness! I make dinners for someone whose kids are sick. A 1 family income who just lost there job etc. I keep this up year round. The need does not end with the season and one dinner or more per month is something I know I can keep my word on. Giving is truly the best gift!

By: Anne

Anne — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:44:19 +0000

I think that each of your readers, as well as you have true givers’ hearts. I vow to give a meal or two this holiday season.

By: Inexpensively :: Marsh Triple Coupon Savings

Inexpensively :: Marsh Triple Coupon Savings — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:04:21 +0000

[...] the bargains, I pulled out all the gluten-filled goods and filled 2 paper bags for Shannon’s holiday challenge. Tomorrow, I’ll drop off 4 large cans of chili beans, 1 pancake mix, 6 pizza crust mixes, 2 [...]

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:41:35 +0000

Chester County Food Bank:
http://www.chestercountyweb.com/cdps/cditem.cfm?NID=26596

Also has a link in there for all the food and meal locations in Chester County.

We are trying to get back to the true meaning of Christmas, maybe we will be serving meals or delivering gifts on Christmas morning.

By: Jolon

Jolon — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:21:01 +0000

Great post, Shannon!

I’m sitting here after an early Thanksgiving brunch stuffed full and wanting every last bit of food out of my sight… I think I’ll donate every last box and can in my cupboard. ugh… LOL

Hope you’re enjoying a great day with your family!

By: Tonya McDonough

Tonya McDonough — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:51:43 +0000

I live between York and Harrisburg. Each has a food bank and I will donate a complete meal to each. Below are their sites. The food bank in Harrisburg delivers food to 27 central PA counties.

York County Food Bank
http://www.yorkfoodbank.org/

Central PA Food Bank (in Harrisburg)
http://www.centralpafoodbank.org/

Blessings to All! Happy Thanksgiving! And Thank You Shannon!

By: Skye

Skye — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:13:16 +0000

There is a little church on high st in Pottstown, that gets LOTS of homeless people. They dont have many well to do members, so all my extra food goes there. ESPICALLY food that doesnt need to be cooked.

By: Sarah Mikesell

Sarah Mikesell — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:02:49 +0000

I am a Girl Scout leader and my troop has “adopted” a family for the holidays. We are collecting food and gifts for family. They are a young couple with a newborn and a one year old son with cancer. The girls are so happy to be helping. One person can truly make a difference, no matter how young or old.

By: Andrea @ MommySnacks.net

Andrea @ MommySnacks.net — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:32:10 +0000

Yeah Shannon!!!! Way to take take action from inspiration!! I love Rachael too!

I think Feeding America is a great resource that is national. They often have the church food pantries listed too.

Happy Thanksgiving, girl

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:23:59 +0000

Royersford Elementary School has a Food Drive for a week each year at this time. We have donated over 1,500 items of food to Project Outreach. I will take the challenge and send more food their way. Project Outreach is located in Royersford, PA. The Church of the Epiphany also collects and donates to Project Outreach. The church is located at 209 South 3rd Ave in Royersford, PA 19468. You could also contact 610-948-9655 if you have any questions.

Shannon, you are truly a thoughtful and kind person and let me just publicly say, that I am honored to be your friend!
~Vicki

By: Jenn

Jenn — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:58:16 +0000

I heard of RR’s incredible donation to that community and it touched my heart as well. I missed the show today though! We donate what we can year round, and also through food drives at my child’s school! Here is a great website that might really be helpful to those wanting to locate a food bank, or even looking for other ways to help!

http://feedingamerica.org/

Here’s the link to find a food bank by location:
http://feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx

Happy Thanksgiving!

By: Crystal Martin

Crystal Martin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:17:59 +0000

Hi Miss Shannon,
This is an awesome challenge! Folks can check their area for their local Community Action service. They hand out food boxes each month as well as helping folks pay their electric and water bills. I believe they take donations as well.
God bless & Happy Thanksgiving!

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:29:57 +0000

Greater Berks Food Bank
http://www.berksfoodbank.org/

By: Deidre

Deidre — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:26:21 +0000

I have volunteered and donated to food pantries for years and even though I lost my job in August I am still able to donate because of sales and coupons. This is a great idea. There is a food pantry in State College, Pa. Here is their website http://www.foodbank.centreconnect.org/

There is also a food bank through Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Mercer, Pa and the Prince of Peace in Farrell, Pa.

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:22:21 +0000

It’s not usually much – I just pick up good deals that we aren’t able to use because of our gluten allergy. But, I hope we’re able to bless other families just a little bit. I’m excited about this idea, and planning to share it on Inexpensively for sure!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:59:35 +0000

Our family has been giving to our church food pantry, but as someone else mentioned…we usually just give what we can find on super sale with coupons. So thanks for the challenge Shannon…we accept, and will try to give the best of what we have!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:23:36 +0000

Sharon,

Awesome, awesome, awesome. I’m in!!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:54:49 +0000

Lauren,

Thank you so much for leaving that message. It amazes me how generous people really are. I am so happy that you were able to see through the tough times, even be able to give to others. You are amazing!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:53:44 +0000

Angela,

Sometimes we take for granted that we have the basics..so many don’t!

Thank you for joining in!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:53:18 +0000

Yeah Corrie!

Thanks for joining!