tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post3663572054217312004..comments2024-03-04T03:59:47.405-05:00Comments on Living, Laughing, Loving: Recipe For Giving - $500 Giveaway - CLOSEDMelindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858785765681101731noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-23933080810932172622010-06-09T23:10:44.777-04:002010-06-09T23:10:44.777-04:00We try to collect cans for food drives whenever th...We try to collect cans for food drives whenever there is one at work and/or church. It's for a good cause and allows my son to understand the benefits of helping others. tylerpants{at}gmail.comTylerpantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758109146293773914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-14848509863219067502010-06-09T22:52:13.744-04:002010-06-09T22:52:13.744-04:00Whenever I get the chance, I volunteer at the soup...Whenever I get the chance, I volunteer at the soup kitchens. Sure, waking up early isn't fun, but it so worthwhile that it's worth the effort. :) peanut[at]nyc.rr.comtrixxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15896943739722525002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-42817103981343566802010-06-08T23:58:30.184-04:002010-06-08T23:58:30.184-04:00My husband and I have a dream to take in the homel...My husband and I have a dream to take in the homeless and serve them at our house on Thanksgiving; we would love to do that, but haven't been able to manage that financially just yet. If we were miraculously to win this gift card--there are so many generous and worthy people out there who deserve to win it!--we could take in at least a few or do something else that's really tangible to LAR1975https://www.blogger.com/profile/15223891408003341203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-27526878478236969832010-06-06T17:10:58.534-04:002010-06-06T17:10:58.534-04:00What a fantastic cause! My family regularly donat...What a fantastic cause! My family regularly donates food to various local causes. And, about 3 years ago, we started a new tradition. Every Thanksgiving -- before we cook our dinner -- we all go to St. Francis (our local soup kitchen) and volunteer by distributing Thanksgiving meals to the needy.<br /><br />Thank you for hosting this generous giveaway - I would be SO thrilled to win!<br /><br Nelsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06346386862521059219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-18903624456903290892010-06-06T00:10:55.895-04:002010-06-06T00:10:55.895-04:00We try to give back by participating in food drive...We try to give back by participating in food drives and helping out with meals for church families who have new babies or have had surgery or such.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806252705199445407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-68853406699978506932010-06-05T22:20:22.534-04:002010-06-05T22:20:22.534-04:00In our moms ministry we have opened up a new minis...In our moms ministry we have opened up a new ministry for moms with newborns. The small group will provide meals for the mom who gave birth and to the family...just to help out that month. We all know how crazy the first month can be. This can also be a way to help families who are also going through cancer or any difficult time. Meals will be one less thing on their mind. grubmama at gmail dot grubmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139844028688660279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-50977636842086031052010-06-05T18:44:33.823-04:002010-06-05T18:44:33.823-04:00We give food to the local mission. (when I was li...We give food to the local mission. (when I was little my mom helped in the community by giving a comfort pie to anyone that had a family member pass away)<br /><br />cindyloumagee (at) yahoo (dot) comTheSmellyArmpithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00228153317543694330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-41225616192107480292010-06-03T23:05:50.280-04:002010-06-03T23:05:50.280-04:00We donate at least two bags full to every food dri...We donate at least two bags full to every food drive we see or hear about, even if we ourselves have to eat spaghetti and hot dogs a few nights that week to do it. It's important to give as generously as you can to those who have far less than you do.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360397522677275215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-7090321840975671032010-06-03T14:33:58.849-04:002010-06-03T14:33:58.849-04:00We live in an area where a lot of people have smal...We live in an area where a lot of people have small businesses selling home-produced and farm-produced foods. These include pies, jams, fresh vegetables, fresh eggs, grass-fed lamb, herbal teas, etc. We try to purchase as much food from these local businesses and families as we can. Not only is this good for the environment & healthier than going to a big grocery store, but we love to Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412001826358049788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-88492526733297119322010-06-03T09:04:17.852-04:002010-06-03T09:04:17.852-04:00How do we give back? Beyond the obvious donations...How do we give back? Beyond the obvious donations to local food banks, I also make the point of being conscious about the allergen content of the food I bring to kids events. My son is allergic to eggs, so I what it's like to be the parent of an allergic child, trying to navigate a "pot luck" table. I try to always label my food with which of the major seven allergens it containsSue Sweepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419293489970359399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-27544214203433601372010-06-03T02:50:47.499-04:002010-06-03T02:50:47.499-04:00I have given to food donated to food banks before....I have given to food donated to food banks before. I usually get cans of food with coupons and send them to the neighborhood high school as they give out a lot of canned food. I have also cooked for homeless people last thanks giving. it was quite rewarding.<br /><br />shopgurl101 at gmail dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01055094032537755276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-52427184449676210502010-06-01T20:24:56.149-04:002010-06-01T20:24:56.149-04:00We give to the foodbank on a regular basis. Anothe...We give to the foodbank on a regular basis. Another thing I love to do for others is to make a huge pan of homemade, delish lasagne that can go from the freezer to the table. It's a nice homemade touch for a new mom or someone recovering from a medical procedure. joleehamlin at comcast dot netJoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11223498311812141863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-78485396546376952352010-06-01T18:21:26.398-04:002010-06-01T18:21:26.398-04:00We like to give back by making dinner for people i...We like to give back by making dinner for people in our community that have been sick, or just had a baby. We also donate to food banks.<br /><br />southcarolinamommy at gmail dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284657508672795003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-39071730407985781282010-06-01T13:21:24.961-04:002010-06-01T13:21:24.961-04:00We like to give back by taking meals to people in ...We like to give back by taking meals to people in our church who have just welcomed a new baby or child into their family or are undergoing surgery/medical treatment. I also like to send care packets to international students we meet through Duke (who generally have no family in the US) - especially during exams.<br />dukeblueathena[at]yahoo[dot]comNataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550449605084681029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-34951227117042360112010-06-01T12:56:08.533-04:002010-06-01T12:56:08.533-04:00How does this contest benefit kids with cancer? I ...How does this contest benefit kids with cancer? I am really confused. It doesn't seem as if this is raising any money; is it? Who is giving the gift card?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-62237442718564456042010-05-30T22:07:55.768-04:002010-05-30T22:07:55.768-04:00When there are very good sales in the local superm...When there are very good sales in the local supermarkets I like to buy an extra to donate to the local food pantry. Also, when there is someone sick or just had a baby in the neighborhood we arrange dinners.<br />aahaft at gmail dot comAurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16895313346723630056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-23207680874771062492010-05-30T15:58:39.298-04:002010-05-30T15:58:39.298-04:00directorylanesuperstoreATgmail.com
I now subscribe...directorylanesuperstoreATgmail.com<br />I now subscribe by rss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-63018688582769133032010-05-30T15:51:59.735-04:002010-05-30T15:51:59.735-04:00I am quite a thrifty shopper and will often get ma...I am quite a thrifty shopper and will often get many grocery items/personal care items for free or very inexpensive. I will put together various bags of items and take them to the women's shelter that is near our home. It always brings a smile to my face, and theirs, to know that good quality food is going to someone who will use it, and appreciate it. <br /><br />emsfsemsfs(at)gmail.comEMSFShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17467047932709866263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-72311816674691008412010-05-30T15:51:59.736-04:002010-05-30T15:51:59.736-04:00directorylanesuperstore@gmail.com
Help all we can...directorylanesuperstore@gmail.com<br /><br />Help all we can volunteering, donating, working in food banks when possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-88541007384073023142010-05-30T15:14:02.515-04:002010-05-30T15:14:02.515-04:00We donate and volunteer at the soup kitchen. I hav...We donate and volunteer at the soup kitchen. I have donated food and clothing items to the shelter for abonded and abused children.<br /><br />Jellis29@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-79455251841586663552010-05-30T14:28:50.116-04:002010-05-30T14:28:50.116-04:00We like to give items personally to families we kn...We like to give items personally to families we know that need it. I stockpile a lot of items through couponing, so when I hear of a need, I can just gather items out of my own pantry to bless another family!<br /><br />thedealscoop @ yahoo . comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848077046835720571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-16183464658646738682010-05-30T11:50:11.508-04:002010-05-30T11:50:11.508-04:00We often take meals to family in need, participate...We often take meals to family in need, participate in the local food drives and give food to the food banks. I am a coupon shopper so a lot of times I will buy food that we don't necessarily eat but that's a good deal so we can give it away to those in need!<br /><br />ltbodine@yahoo.comlrbodinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743533679955553180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-34821350333869239262010-05-30T07:36:40.765-04:002010-05-30T07:36:40.765-04:00We give back by participating in several events to...We give back by participating in several events to donate money to Food Pantries, such as the Stamp Out Hunger a couple of weeks ago. We also volunteer at a local soup kitchen and help serve meals.Pricousinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654876413347345695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-70551135946446660662010-05-30T03:23:37.446-04:002010-05-30T03:23:37.446-04:00We buy extra items at the bakery and give the extr...We buy extra items at the bakery and give the extras to people who are hungry.<br />chirpatme at rocketmail dot comElphiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06320358302121608916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706501342920926071.post-80680983066169880572010-05-30T02:00:57.622-04:002010-05-30T02:00:57.622-04:00Every year our church puts on a Christmas dinner f...Every year our church puts on a Christmas dinner for the homeless and less fortunate in our area. We serve a hot, traditional holiday meal to about 100 people. We also donate regularly to our local food bank.BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.com