To the Editor:
(Oneida, NY – Feb. 1, 2015) Today, many of us are preparing for SuperBowl Sunday. We have ordered our meat, veggie or fruit trays. We’ve chosen 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 more than a gallon of gas. And with gas prices constantly changing, it is affecting food choices for our community. Many are unaware that though gas prices continue to fall, diesel has remained the same or risen affecting transportation costs for our food.
Are you aware that Karing Kitchen served over 11,000 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 other’s donations helps 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 is advertising a pound of boneless chicken tenders for 2.99 a pound for your parties. Do you know if you were to sacrifice 1 pound of chicken, you would be able to provide 27 pounds of food. 100 percent of all donations are given out.
So if you are asking yourself, yes, there is a need! I can be reached at 761-8135 for any questions, comments, concerns or pick up of donations.
I also wanted 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.
Sincerely,
Melissa King
Karing Kitchen Coordinator