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Update on Caregiver Challenge to Feed the Elderly

A few days ago I put forth a challenge for caregivers and other kind people to feed elderly people on a limited fixed income.  I never underestimate the kindness of strangers because I still believe most people are kind. In just a few days, enough donations have been received to feed three more elderly people for about a month.  Like I said before, it’s nothing extravagant.  This time I purchased a 12 pack of corn and a 12 pack of green beans; an eight pack of 18 oz cans of soup; a 16 pack of tuna, a large jar of peanut butter and a two pack box of oatmeal.  Not pictured is a gallon jug of apple juice and a box of crackers.  Three elderly people will receive these groceries next week.

Many thanks to everyone who has donated so far.  Special thanks to Kathy Hendershot-Hurd who tweeted the challenge and mentioned it on her blog Virtual Impax; and to Michael Martine who tweeted the challenge.

This challenge will be ongoing.  I would like to help feed our elderly on a regular basis, especially in this economy.

Related Reading:

Challenge for Caregivers and other Kind People

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Posted on : Dec 13 2008
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