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Default Food Banks (WAS: Got a mess in front of my house!)

On 5/20/2013 10:57 AM, jmcquown wrote:

> Someone told me to contact the Jewish Community Center. I remember
> saying I'm not Jewish and they said it doesn't matter. I called them.
> They said bring in copies of your utility bills. They paid it. I'm
> eternally grateful for their help. They also told me about the food bank.
>
> After I dug myself out of that hole (read: got a divorce and paid off
> his debts) I started donating to the JCC. Also to the food bank. I'm
> more likely to give them money than buy things to put in a collection bin.
>
> Jill


You were in a rough patch, but you fought your way out of it, good for
you. So glad they were able to help you. Jill, there is a difference
between you, who truly needed help, and drug addicts looking for cash.

Becca