Day 248: Wore Orange For Hunger

This month people are going orange. Food banks are hoping to spark interest and spread awareness by wearing orange. The goal is to get more people to donate to local food banks and volunteer. Now, they need food more than ever. People tend to think that food banks only need food in the winter months, when really they receive the most during those months. Orange is the color because it represents the color of harvest.

One in six Americans and one in four children are at a loss for food. Those statistics startled me, so today, I simply wore orange and told others why. You can participate too! It is taking place all month long. Also, you can donate to the local food banks listed below. I plan on it!

• Second Harvest Food Bank
• 810 E. Chemical Dr. Kennewick WA
• Tri-Cities Food Bank of Kennewick
• 424 W. Deschutes Ave Kennewick WA
• St. Vincent De Paul Food Bank
• 115 W. Lewis St Pasco WA
• Golden Age Share
• 504 S Oregon Ave Pasco WA
• Tri-Cities Food Banks
• 321 Wellsian Way Richland WA

Day 126: Started A Piggy Bank For A Cause

After an incredible weekend of fundraising, I felt inspired and decided that a great way to save money to donate is a piggy bank. A while bank a friend gave me this cute little oinker and I decided today that any change that is put into the pig will be donated to a good cause. At this point in time, I am not sure what that cause will be, but when the moment presents itself I will have something to give.

The great thing about using a piggy bank is you should always be putting money in and never taking it out. Over time there is more money than ever expected. Once again, it just goes to show that a little can go a long way in the end. If you have a piggy bank, think about using it to donate to charity. If you have multiple piggy banks, maybe divide the coins into different piggy banks like save, spend and donate. That way you get a little and you give a little! 

God bless,

Kailee

Day 93: Donated PB&J

Did you know that peanut butter is the number one requested item in food banks? Either had I until the other day. The Do Something Foundation is currently running a campaign which asks participants to donate peanut butter to local food banks. Why peanut butter? According to the website, peanut butter is in high demand because it is packed with protein, it has a long shelf life (2 years) and it fits in food restrictions. Not to mention, it is delicious!

Well, once I acquired this information, I ran to the store and bought some peanut butter and jelly. I Google searched local food banks and found that their was a donation location in Cheney. This was right next door to a clothing donation location. I thought that was pretty cool and gave me a new resource for the future. Hey, you learn something new everyday! The lady at the store was very, very sweet and grateful for the donations.
    

Again, if you would like to donate something to your local food bank, I would double check donation times. There is not always someone to collect donations.

God Bless,

Kailee