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    Christian Outreach In Action - Christmas toy giveaway during Children's Christmas party

    Christian Outreach In Action

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    Mary & I had the pleasure of volunteering ( from 11 A.M.-3…read moreP.M.-we stayed an extra hour ) for the first time for this worthy cause; trust MP, I almost never volunteer unless I feel my time will be well spent on volunteering for a worthy cause! Everything from Barbies, foot balls, walkie talkies, skate boards, electric cars, dolls, you name it, it was most likely there; I mean a packed back room that would make Santa Ho-Ho-My!!!! Yes, full of donated toys and the like for ALL ages, busting at the seems, with all of the elves bustling about organizing them and refreshing the delivery areas with every group's arrival! =============================================================== This organization helps make Christmas a very special time for Families ( who are not as fortunate as others ) and their children by offering up a 1 toy per child gift center located within a church; 20-25 people are allowed in at a time, toy distribution is distributed by volunteers areas beginning with ages 0-3, 4-7, 8-12 and 13-17. Also, while waiting, the children are entertained by volunteers offering up all kinds of arts & crafts and in the main area of the church, they had a packed house of of demographics singing Christmas carols and, recognizing every other holiday celebrated by other cultures & religions at this time of year too. The toy distribution process begins at 8 A.M. and goes through until 4 P.M.; many families and their children were there as early as 4 A.M. in line to get in, there must have been over 500 families & children throughout the whole day; when Marty & I exited, the line that wrapped around the block and then some was gone. I volunteered on the 0-3 age group and Marty was over at the 8-12 age group distribution; for the last hour I then moved over to the 8-12 area to assist as that was a pretty busy place and, that's where all of the skate boards and cool stuff was-just the kid in me I guess! I was truly ( and still am actually ) humbled by this experience and, 1 little boy who was age 8 touched my heart: Marty waved me over to translate in Spanish for the Mother of this beautiful child, the Mom, ( with tears in her eyes and the signs of a hard life too ) explained to me that he was age 8, but at birth there was some damage to his brain, leaving him developmentally stunted and with the mentality of a 3 year old; I directed her to the area he might better do well with, ages 4-7. Now keep in mind that during my translation this beautiful child kept reaching out to me, grabbing for my hand, just to hold it, looking into my eyes quite intensely; I smiled back and kept shaking his hand. On her way out the Mother thanked me again & again about how much she appreciated ALL that everyone had done and, thanking me for being so kind and, I gave the Boy another gift, a football, then the Boy motioned to me, to come closer, as if he had something to whisper in my ear, nope, a BIG smooch on MP's bearded face is what I got with a BIG smile from him too; I think of him often and pray that he is doing well as too his family. Look, it takes a lot to get me watery eyed, okay sometimes not so much, but I really got into gratitude after this segment in my journey of life and, I tell of this encounter still. IT DOES NOT COST YOU ANYTHING TO BE NICE TO SOMEONE-NOTHING, JUST DO IT! Now, as for those 3 kids who wiped off your marked wrists as you exited and attempted to re-enter and get more toys, COAL in your stockings and shame on you & your folks! Really: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BClVT3mPhdI

    My overall experience is MEDIOCRE. I'm currently using the free hot meal program. I have my PROS &…read moreCONS. Here's the PROS. The serving staff are friendly, They allow us to get seconds & thirds. Here are the CONS, The building is old & decrepit. No air conditioning. So does the restrooms. Overall, the food sometimes good & sometimes mediocre. Also, the food pantry is MEDIOCRE as well. I don't always get what I wanted.

    World Harvest Food Bank - Seasame peanut chicken salad bowl

    World Harvest Food Bank

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    Excellent kind vibes from Jessie! Friendly, professional, Highly recommend visiting this location.read more

    Quick context- i am disabled and suffer from cognitive and physical limitations. I am low income,…read moreand didnt quite have the mandatory $50 to spend but i wanted to pay at least half of that to get fewer items... Going through a rough time today, went by several pantries and food banks. Turns out that Thursday is a popular day to not distribute any food. I was advised to come by here and that the people here are nice and accommodating. I arrived and was immediately assisted by an older woman whom was very kind and sweet, she directed me to a desk area where an annoyed looking younger woman sat, whom looked and sound like she didn't want to be bothered and was trying to get people out of her hair. When it came time to ask i attempt to ask if I can pay "half for less" and she told me its only 50 they dont offer any other help it is what it is and she couldn't direct me anywhere else. She said she can charge per item but I would end up paying more. I was stunned at the lack of dignity I recieved here....from this worker in particular. She was rude up until I didn't want to even try anymore, at that point she told me byyeeeee have a blessed day! I had brought with me paperwork and everything to show I was disabled and in need just to get by for the remainder of the week but I felt super unwelcome.

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