[Fuusm-l] helping others

[Sue Montera]

Oh!   And I went through my storage drawers and found a couple of dozen(!!) bars of soap and other personal cleaning products ( little bottles of shampoo, etc) that the Mission was happy to receive.    

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> On Mar 27, 2020, at 1:34 PM, Sue Montera <suemontera at suddenlink.net> wrote:
> 
> I agree, let’s contribute to an established resource that the folks who are in need know.     I have been donating to the Mission in Harmer for the local folks, and the Pantry is good for folks who do not wish to come into town.
> I have even brought pet food to the Mission...
> 
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>>> On Mar 27, 2020, at 1:24 PM, amdbone--- via Fuusm-l <fuusm-l at fuusm.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> As I'm sure you are aware, we cannot do this.  let's make a contribution to the food pantries that george suggested as our church is closed.  let's be individuals and donate directly; if you want to make it as a gift from UU that would be appropriate, i believe.
>>> ---- Annie Warmke via Fuusm-l <fuusm-l at fuusm.org> wrote: 
>>> Shari;  What a great idea!  How about putting together some small 
>>> packages with real food like a box of pasta with sauce and some fruit?  
>>> Instructions on how to prepare it might be good too since it's amazing 
>>> how many people may need that...perhaps suggesting adding salt, oregano 
>>> (could have a tiny package of a tablespoon of oregano).  I'm sure we 
>>> could come up with package ideas that would be simple and easy to make.
>>> 
>>> Annie
>>> 
>>>> On 3/27/2020 11:17 AM, Shari Miller via Fuusm-l wrote:
>>>> Dear Friends,
>>>> 
>>>>  As we watch and wait it seems that things will get worse before 
>>>> getting better. I believe it is far worse for a lot others than myself.
>>>> 
>>>> I am hoping that we can come together and provide as much help as 
>>>> possible to those less fortunate than us. I worry about those that
>>>> 
>>>> are desperate to feed themselves and their love ones, choosing to go a 
>>>> path of which is not one that they would like to take.
>>>> 
>>>>  I would like to offer a hand and give what we can.
>>>> 
>>>>  I am thinking we could set up a table outside the church on the 
>>>> sidewalk and give away food of some kind. Perhaps peanut butter and jelly
>>>> 
>>>> sandwiches, or jars of peanut butter with bread. The offering of what 
>>>> kind of food doesn't matter, just a food. Doesn't matter whose idea, 
>>>> just a
>>>> 
>>>> food to fill the hungry tummy. Thoughts?
>>>> 
>>>> With love,
>>>> Shari
>>>> 
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