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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I will admit the messaging sounds like it needs some work. However, the message is 100% accurate and it is a difficult thing to discuss with people who are the donators.  As evidenced by multiple statements made above the post I’m making right now.

Yes, people who are destitute and poor, can certainly eat hamburger helper on its own, and a cake mix made with no frosting. However, people who are destitute and poor are also human beings, worthy of dignity and respect. Worthy of being able to see the joy on their child’s face, when giving a cake with candles and icing and sprinkles. Being able to really satisfy a bunch of hungry tummies with a hot meal with protein.

We have no idea if or why not someone might have or not have food stamps or WIC and why they are at the food pantry.

I’m not religious but I think I’ve heard the phrase “there but for the grace of God I go” and it may fit here

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Well, what’s your utopian solution? You can’t offer eggs or meat. So now what?

So the kid can’t have a sweet dessert that isn’t exactly cake? I enjoyed the heck out of my cake mentioned above! Without it, my mom wasn’t spending money on treats.

The kid can’t have cheesy noodles? Or he can, just only if it says “Kraft”.

You are just as privileged as the rest and no clue what it’s like to be poor.[/quote]

I am the person that you quoted. I have been poor I’m still DCUM poor and the last time I went to a food bank was under five years ago.

That is so awesome that your mom made do, and did the best with what she was given at a food bank. I’ve done the same. That doesn’t mean it can’t be better.[/quote]

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