"jmcquown" > wrote in message
.. .
> Okay, it's that time again. And I was reminded by a PSA from the U.S.
> Postal Service - next Saturday, May 14th, if you put a bag or box of food
> by
> the mailbox the postal carrier will pick it up. (This is assuming the
> neighborhood kids don't break into the bag/box in the meantime, which is
> what happened to me.)
>
> Check with your local food bank about what items they will accept and what
> they have the most need for.
>
> Our local food pantry cannot store perishable items (not that you'd want
> to
> set those out by the curb, anyway) or fresh vegetables. (Pity, that.) And
> no glass. But don't forget it's not all about food. Paper goods are more
> than welcome as are diapers, etc. Get crackin', folks! Time to line up
> the
> donations! You never know when you might need a helping hand yourself.
>
> Jill <--been there, done that

Good job, Jill. I do think they like cash because they can get the stuff at
a
discount, but I don't swear to that. Anyone who can help out, make a
donation one way or another.

nancy (my mail carriers hate it because they walk the route)