As
we approach Thanksgiving week, with most if not all of the shopping and
planning complete, let us take time to think of those less fortunate. It can be
a daunting task, acknowledging the less fortunate, as they are so plentiful. As
our lives ebb & flow, so do the lives of the less fortunate. Difficult as
it may be for them to keep hope alive for a brighter future, they do it through
the help of the angels of mercy who manage the shelters and soup kitchens. These
volunteers have made it their mission in life to keep the
dreams alive on behalf of the poor.
Blessed
are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Mt. 5:3
All
pantries accept food donations and monetary donations in all amounts. Online
donations suggest a dollar amount. If the suggested fee seems to stretch your
budget a bit too much, perhaps consider a group donation from a collective of
family, friends and/or co-workers this holiday season. The small sacrifice of
the cost of a single cup of coffee in a ‘kitty’ will collect to a modest
donation in a day. It’s a simple gift. If this is too taxing on your budget
this year, which is understandable, then a prayer and a smile to a stranger
will pass on your highest and best intentions to those in need. If you care to
give more, please volunteer.
Below
is a list of local shelters and food pantries with their websites. All are in
need this season as usual. Give from the heart.
Cathy
Main Spring
House, Brockton, MA 508-587-5441
Volunteers
of America: Mass. Div.
Salvation
Army
Pine Street
Inn
Greater
Boston Food Bank
The Boston
Project
Brockton Enterprise article; Immaculate Conception
Church Food Pantry, Stoughton, MA
The Charity
Guild
Food
Pantries
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