Platform Against Hunger

Written Saturday, November 21st, 2009 by Theresa H Hall

Today, I along with many bloggers worldwide, will make a difference. I will go to the grocery store where I will pack up my brown bag with  food. It will have meat, chicken, cans of soups, fruits and vegetables. I will also include boxes of pasta, tomato sauce a loaf of bread and cheese. Lastly, I shall pack milk and juice. I'll be sure to leave the receipt showing todays date so the recipient will understand it has just been purchased. The prices will be crossed through. I will include a Thanksgiving day card. It will be signed, "From someone who cares."

Why am I looking forward to doing this? It's because even though I begin small, but do it every few months, it will help people. My husband and I tithe, contribute toward community Thanksgiving Dinners by sending a donation, give to the various Catholic and non-Catholic charities throughout the year, and that little box at the back of our church ... it's called the poor box. However, I do not like to think of those who lack necessary items to be poor, or lesser. I think of them as families or individuals who find themselves in unfortunate positions. Yet every single coin and bill is counted and divided among those people in need.

It wasn't that long ago that we felt an uncomfortable financial pinch, and until we were able, we had to be very cautious. It was something we were not used to doing. For so many families this is now the normal way to live. It's so much easier to think about helping someone in the midst of their plight, when you have experienced lack of any kind.

BloggersUnite.org is a non-profit forum where bloggers and non-bloggers alike join together to make a difference for someone other than themselves. Todays project is designed to focus upon those in need. Those who suffer from hunger. It is to provide them a respite from worry, to feed their spirits, not just their stomaches. It shares a ray of hope.

Imagine out of the blue, a stranger hands you a full bag of groceries. Only minutes before, you might have been wondering if you should purchase cheese or coffee. Hard decisions each day for millions of people. Easy decision for us to help.

By coming together, clicking a link, making a commitment to bring matters out into the open, we make a conscious decision to ask the world to see what hunger looks like. Some will turn away, but some will listen, because we come en force. We stand not alone in our small attempt to share some of what we have with those who so need an outstretched hand. Bloggers that Unite do make a big difference and it's time we all get involved, because next time, it might be you who has that inward feeling of despair and a stomach that growls for food. Be generous. Visit the site and see how you can help. Thanks.