The fab Celtic Diva of Diva's Blue Oasis has come up with a wonderful idea for incorporating Halloween fun and the spirit of giving. While your kiddo's are going door to door for those Trick-or-Treat goodies, help nurture their compassion and humanity by giving them the experience of aiding in their community. Here's Linda's idea:
I was looking for a unique way to celebrate our first holiday season in our home. I started to think about those around the State who aren't feeling particularly festive.
We know that the folks in Rural Alaska are facing a very difficult winter...perhaps more difficult than last year when the Food Bank had to make multiple airlifts. We also know that the Homeless population in Anchorage is growing and combined with the economic downturn, use of the Food Bank went up 30% by Jan 2009. There is no reason to think that will not increase this year.
So, why wait until Thanksgiving to start donating food?
I wasn't able to organize a big food drive. So, I came up with an idea where I could make a little bit of a difference with the help of my neighbors. I figure that folks could also easily do the same in their own neighborhoods without a lot of planning or effort.
1) Several days ahead, paper the neighborhood with flyers letting folks know to bring a can/box of food to your house in exchange for candy (and possibly a piece of cake and cider, if you are so inclined!) Include a list of items from the Food Bank's website on the flyer. Make sure for your own peace-of-mind that they are all canned, boxed or bagged items (non-perishable) since you can't deliver them until Monday.
2) Make a sign to put up in your yard letting folks know that you are collecting items for the Food Bank.
3) Make sure you have a clean garbage can, box or other container to hold the items.
4) Be creative and have fun! (I'm dressing like a witch with a cauldron, bonfire, the works.)
5) Drop off the food at the Food Bank of Alaska on Monday!
Let me know how you guys do if you decide to participate!
(For those of you who really, really want to see me in a witch costume, I'll post pictures the day after :-))
We know that the folks in Rural Alaska are facing a very difficult winter...perhaps more difficult than last year when the Food Bank had to make multiple airlifts. We also know that the Homeless population in Anchorage is growing and combined with the economic downturn, use of the Food Bank went up 30% by Jan 2009. There is no reason to think that will not increase this year.
So, why wait until Thanksgiving to start donating food?
I wasn't able to organize a big food drive. So, I came up with an idea where I could make a little bit of a difference with the help of my neighbors. I figure that folks could also easily do the same in their own neighborhoods without a lot of planning or effort.
1) Several days ahead, paper the neighborhood with flyers letting folks know to bring a can/box of food to your house in exchange for candy (and possibly a piece of cake and cider, if you are so inclined!) Include a list of items from the Food Bank's website on the flyer. Make sure for your own peace-of-mind that they are all canned, boxed or bagged items (non-perishable) since you can't deliver them until Monday.
2) Make a sign to put up in your yard letting folks know that you are collecting items for the Food Bank.
3) Make sure you have a clean garbage can, box or other container to hold the items.
4) Be creative and have fun! (I'm dressing like a witch with a cauldron, bonfire, the works.)
5) Drop off the food at the Food Bank of Alaska on Monday!
Let me know how you guys do if you decide to participate!
(For those of you who really, really want to see me in a witch costume, I'll post pictures the day after :-))
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