I am afraid that all who complain about giving and writing those comments about people getting who shouldn’t are the very ones who never give to anything in the first place.
Complainers who find any excuse not to part with their hard earned money because they are afraid it might just go to someone who dosen’t deserve.
I live in an area where 87 percent of the general population is considered below poverty level.
I attended a community food commodity program last month and gave out commodities to the poor.
For the month of November the people collected 5 pounds of rice, 2 cans of cooked carrots, 2 cans of processed chicken, 2 cans of corn and 3 pounds of onions.
Each person had to sign an affidavit that they were below the poverty level.
So I ask those who are yelling humbug about commodities programs for the poor just how the hell do think a family of four can survive for a month on 2 cans of cooked carrots?
Some of you write that it is the responsibility of the church but then again the writer needs first to attend church so he can give of his or her heart.
Of all my faults in life I am still a Christian first and Jesus teaches compassion for those less fortunate.
This year, the list includes Harvesters, the community food bank, Salvation Army, City Union Mission, the Synagogue to which I belong, Truman Medical Center Charitable Trust (a fund that helps pay for the indigent that the hospital treats), Ronald McDonald House, Hope House (a home for battered women and their children), and Wayside Waifs (a no-kill animal shelter). For all those who condemn the charities and those who use them, I'm sure that you can find some group that's able to live up to your standards and is worthy of your support.
Mark