Monday, July 12, 2010
Clipping for a Cause is Now on Facebook!
I know, I know! It's about time!! That's what you are all thinking, right?! Well, when you have a chance, please locate the "Clipping for a Cause" group on Facebook. It will include monthly reminders of upcoming events, and recent news pertaining to the ministry!
Friday, July 9, 2010
North Georgia Co-op In Great Need: Just Received this Email From Connection Church...
The North Gwinnett Co-op, which serves the Buford, Suwanee, and Sugar Hill areas, has made an urgent request to keep the shelves stocked! Please join in this cause to help those in need in our community. Below is a list of items currently requested:
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Pasta and Sauces
Rice
Boxed Meals
Canned Meats
Canned Fruits
Canned Veggies
Cereal
Bathroom tissue
Paper Towels
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Pasta and Sauces
Rice
Boxed Meals
Canned Meats
Canned Fruits
Canned Veggies
Cereal
Bathroom tissue
Paper Towels
Interesting Article Regarding the Food Bank Crisis-1 in 8 Americans Seek Assistance...
The following article was obtained from www.economyincrisis.com:
One in Eight Americans Seek Food Banks
by Dustin Ensinger on February 9, 2010
Struggling to make ends meet due to the economic downturn that has left nearly 15 million people unemployed, tens of millions of Americans are flocking to food banks, soup kitchens and emergency shelters in need of food assistance, according to a recently released report.
Feeding America, the nation’s largest food bank network, found that 37 million Americans - or one in eight - seek emergency food assistance annually, including 14 million children and three million elderly individuals. That is a 46 percent increase from Feeding America’s last study, which was conducted in 2006, before the Great Recession.
"Clearly, the economic recession, resulting in dramatically increasing unemployment nationwide, has driven unprecedented, sharp increases in the need for emergency food assistance and enrollment in federal nutrition programs,” Vicki Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America, said in a press release. “Hunger in America 2010 exposes the absolutely tragic reality of just how many people in our nation don’t have enough to eat. Millions our clients are families with children finding themselves in need of food assistance for the very first time.”
Also underscoring just how much the economic downturn is affecting the average American, the report found a 68 percent increase in the number of those unemployed for less than one year seeking food assistance.
Even those that remain employed are having a tough time feeding their families. Thirty-six percent of client households had at least one working adult.
Many of those families are faced with extremely difficult choices. According to the study, 46 percent of clients report choosing between paying for utilities and food; 39 percent say they had to decide on paying the mortgage or rent or for food; 34 percent say that they skipped medical bills in order to pay for food.
“It is morally reprehensible that we live in the wealthiest nation in the world where one in six people are struggling to make choices between food and other basic necessities,” said Escarra. “These are choices that no one should have to make, but particularly households with children. Insufficient nutrition has adverse effects on the physical, behavioral and mental health, and academic performance of children. It is critical that we ensure that no child goes to bed hungry in America.”
The influx of hungry Americans seeking food assistance is putting a severe strain on the groups that serve them. The report found that 5.7 million people are seeking food assistance each week, a 27 percent increase from 2006. That is making it extremely difficult for oftentimes under funded food banks and soup kitchens to keep up. According to the report, 70 percent of food pantries are finding it difficult to meet the needs of their clientele and 73 percent of emergency shelters are struggling to keep their doors open. The reasons most often cited were a lack of funds and supplies.
“While we have reached many more people over the past four years, the need of hungry Americans far outpaces our current level of service,” stated Escarra. “We will continue to partner with federal and state governments, corporate and individual donors and other hunger-relief organizations to bring more food and funds into the charitable distribution system and connect people with federal benefits until every man, woman and child has access to adequate food and nutrition.”
One in Eight Americans Seek Food Banks
by Dustin Ensinger on February 9, 2010
Struggling to make ends meet due to the economic downturn that has left nearly 15 million people unemployed, tens of millions of Americans are flocking to food banks, soup kitchens and emergency shelters in need of food assistance, according to a recently released report.
Feeding America, the nation’s largest food bank network, found that 37 million Americans - or one in eight - seek emergency food assistance annually, including 14 million children and three million elderly individuals. That is a 46 percent increase from Feeding America’s last study, which was conducted in 2006, before the Great Recession.
"Clearly, the economic recession, resulting in dramatically increasing unemployment nationwide, has driven unprecedented, sharp increases in the need for emergency food assistance and enrollment in federal nutrition programs,” Vicki Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America, said in a press release. “Hunger in America 2010 exposes the absolutely tragic reality of just how many people in our nation don’t have enough to eat. Millions our clients are families with children finding themselves in need of food assistance for the very first time.”
Also underscoring just how much the economic downturn is affecting the average American, the report found a 68 percent increase in the number of those unemployed for less than one year seeking food assistance.
Even those that remain employed are having a tough time feeding their families. Thirty-six percent of client households had at least one working adult.
Many of those families are faced with extremely difficult choices. According to the study, 46 percent of clients report choosing between paying for utilities and food; 39 percent say they had to decide on paying the mortgage or rent or for food; 34 percent say that they skipped medical bills in order to pay for food.
“It is morally reprehensible that we live in the wealthiest nation in the world where one in six people are struggling to make choices between food and other basic necessities,” said Escarra. “These are choices that no one should have to make, but particularly households with children. Insufficient nutrition has adverse effects on the physical, behavioral and mental health, and academic performance of children. It is critical that we ensure that no child goes to bed hungry in America.”
The influx of hungry Americans seeking food assistance is putting a severe strain on the groups that serve them. The report found that 5.7 million people are seeking food assistance each week, a 27 percent increase from 2006. That is making it extremely difficult for oftentimes under funded food banks and soup kitchens to keep up. According to the report, 70 percent of food pantries are finding it difficult to meet the needs of their clientele and 73 percent of emergency shelters are struggling to keep their doors open. The reasons most often cited were a lack of funds and supplies.
“While we have reached many more people over the past four years, the need of hungry Americans far outpaces our current level of service,” stated Escarra. “We will continue to partner with federal and state governments, corporate and individual donors and other hunger-relief organizations to bring more food and funds into the charitable distribution system and connect people with federal benefits until every man, woman and child has access to adequate food and nutrition.”
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Best Ways to Donate for FREE or Pocket Change this Week at Publix!
Last night, we had a great turnout at "Clipping for a Cause!" A lot of people came eager to clip and shop, and let me just tell you we had plenty of coupons to keep us occupied! We have so many donated inserts each week that we have to have at least 2 people in charge of JUST organizing all of the coupons we get. On average, for any 1 item we "purchase" and donate to the food bank, we have between 40-50 coupons!! I want to stress again that we never take 40 coupons to one store and wipe out a shelf of any one product. We divide all of them up between about 7 of us and all go to different stores...as we are extremely considerate of other shoppers coming in behind us!!
Anyway, thanks to I Heart Publix, as the following list was compiled using the list from her "Super Deals" section! Here are some of the coupons we clipped last night and will be shopping for this week to donate:
Musselman’s Apple Sauce, Chunky or Natural, 23 or 24 oz jar, BOGO (Buy one, get one) @ $1.89
-$0.75/1 Musselman’s Publix Smart Savings Booklet
Makes it $0.20!
Nature’s Own Bread, 100% Whole Wheat, 20 oz loaf, BOGO $2.85
-$.75/1 Nature’s Own here (zip 23322)
Makes it $0.68!
Luigi’s Italian Ice, Assorted Varieties, 24 or 36 oz box, BOGO @ $2.99
-$0.50/1 Luigi’s Real Italian Ice 5/16/2010 Red Plum
-$0.50/1 Luigi’s Product 6/27/2010 Red Plum
After doubling, this is only $0.50 a box (Locally here in Georgia, we take all cold and frozen items to the Quinn House, and the people who live here fight over these!!)
Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt, Assorted Varieties, 4 pk, BOGO @ $2.50
-$0.50/1 Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt 4 pk 6/27/2010 Smart Source
-$0.50/1 YoPlus Yogurt 4pk 6/20/2010 Smart Source
After doubling, this is only $0.25 per 4 pk!
Glass Plus Glass & Multi-Surface Cleaner, 32 oz bot, BOGO $2.49
-$1/1 Glass Plus Cleaner here
Only $0.25 after coupon!
Ziploc Bags 8 to 25 ct, 2/$4
-$1/1 Ziploc Product Target coupon here
-$0.40/1 Ziploc Brand Bags 5/16/2010 Smart Source
Combine both coupons to get some Ziplocs for only $0.20!
"Clipping for a Cause" Article Highlighted on the Saving and Giving Website today!
If you have a moment, please visit the Saving and Giving website here to read an article complete with photos that was posted today all about "Clipping for a Cause!"
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Change for a Change-How $3 Can Make a Difference
If you have a moment today, please visit this link for a great resource on how 12 QUARTERS help people in need. Each week, Tiffany at Zeal for a Deal posts her "Change for a Change" article highlighting specific purchases you can also make and set aside to donate to your local food bank.
Coupon Clipping Party Tomorrow, July 7th at 6pm!
If you are local or already part of the "Clipping for a Cause" ministry at First United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville, don't forget that we will meet in room 131 for our bi-weekly clipping party tomorrow night at 6pm. Nursery is available and all are welcome to attend! No worries if you aren't an "extreme couponer!" We would love for you to join us and teach others what it's all about!
This month, we will add the Special Needs School of Gwinnett to our list of organizations we assist. They are in desperate need of the following items:
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Lysol
Lysol/Clorox wipes
Baby wipes
Hand soap
paper products - plates, cups, napkins, forks, spoons, etc.
Copy paper
Post-it notes
Bleach
Pencils
Notebook paper
Classroom supplies
Dry erase markers
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