My Thoughts On Food Banks

@jnrdutton (3183)
United States
September 2, 2019 12:11pm CST
When I briefly lived/visited out in California a few years ago, and was literally nearly starving to death, I'd have appreciated a food bank. In my view, there is no shame in going to such places if you're actually in need. They are DESIGNED to help the struggling hungry, after all. I read earlier about people resorting to eating DOG FOOD, that is just sad. I'd tell anyone, if you're struggling to feed yourself and/or your family, don't resort to things like dog food. Go find a food bank,there's no shame in asking for any kind of help if you need it.
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• United States
2 Sep 19
I enjoy working at the food bank.
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@akalinus (43371)
• United States
2 Sep 19
I ran a food bank at a church once. I asked no questions.
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Sep 19
Eating dog food makes no sense to me. It's probably more expensive than a Dollar Tree can of pea soup or a McDonalds McChicken.
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@akalinus (43371)
• United States
2 Sep 19
They treat you like a criminal who is just trying to steal other people's food.
• United States
2 Sep 19
Not where I live. We greet you at the door and say what can we help you find. Where are you from?
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Sep 19
Food banks are a good thing.
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@Janet357 (75646)
3 Sep 19
we dont have food banks here. so food banks there literally give free foods ?
• United States
2 Sep 19
I have gone in the past, you do what you have to do
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
2 Sep 19
was wondering if there was any food bank near by for them?
@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
2 Sep 19
This is a good post!! A list of places that offer free meals and give food away should be passed around!! I go to eat at church on Tuesdays and Wednesdays!! Glad u found a food bank!!
@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
2 Sep 19
There's no shame in it. In a lot of cases your tax money paid for some of these services.