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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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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This is a very thoughtful message, PP.

OP, I wouldn’t say the message you received is uneducated, it’s unprofessional. It’s not wise for non-profits to be harsh with donors. Was it worded more eloquently than the synopsis you gave us?[/quote]

It's a very thoughtful message to say that donors are unworthy of dignity and respect?   Wow.[/quote]

Yes, you're the victim here. You're always the victim, even when what we're talking about is a poorly worded message from a food bank that keeps poor people from being too hungry, to better off donors [b]who can't even thinking of why it might be hard or even impossible to simply make a trip to Dollar Tree for some icing and eggs[/b].[/quote]
PP you just quoted here.
Lady, I'm the poster from earlier who knows of a food bank that delivers the food to the clients because they live to far out and have no access to transportation to come to town.  So stop making up lies.
The problem here is with the person writing the email, not the clients. [/quote]

People sometimes send bad emails. If you otherwise support the org, reach out to the director - or their comms person - and just say that this email has made you feel so bad that you are reconsidering your involvement with this org.[/quote]

This idea is excellent. Maybe show some grace to the food bank, or maybe not. I’m sure most food banks would welcome your donations. But please let the food bank know what communication you received and how it made you feel. One person sent a bad letter; give the organization a chance to correct it.[/quote]

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