To the Editor:
(Oneida, NY -Feb. 2013) As we looked forward to this past weekend, many of us prepared for Super Bowl Sunday. We ordered our meat, veggie or fruit trays. We chose our favorite soda, planned our appetizers, picked out our chips and dip.
But what we may have forgotten is the less fortunate, the hungry in our community who must make difficult decisions. Milk is no longer a necessity but a luxury for many families, as a gallon of milk costs as much as a gallon of gas. And with gas prices constantly changing, it is affecting food choices for our community.
Are you aware that Karing Kitchen served over 12,000 meals this past year? And the need continues to rise. For those individuals, I ask you to share your abundance. Donate to your church’s food pantry or to Karing Kitchen.
Many may be asking, ‘But what can I, as an individual, do?’ Just one can of vegetables, fruit, meat or soup when added with others’ donations help us to feed the hungry.
And with partnerships like the Feinstein challenge, every donation received by Karing Kitchen from March 1 to April 30 will be matched by the Feinstein Foundation, who is dedicated to the alleviation of hunger, the importance of community service in education and the values of caring, compassion and brotherhood.
Price Chopper advertised a pound of spareribs for $1.88 a pound for your parties. Do you know if you were to sacrifice one pound of ribs, you would be able to provide 27 pounds of food? One hundred percent of all donations are distributed.
So if you understand, ‘Yes; there is a need!’ I can be reached at 315.761.8135 for any questions, comments, concerns or pick-up of donations. I also want to take this time to thank the community, especially all the churches and individuals, who continue to support and help Karing Kitchen to operate.
It truly could not function without “karing” hearts like yours.
Melissa King, Karing Kitchen Coordinator, Food $en$e Coordinator