Reply #23: Thanks for understanding the humiliating part. [View All]

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Yes, that's a strong component.

But, that wasn't exactly what I was getting at.

Poor people, it's assumed, have a lot more time to put things together than other people. That simply isn't true. And, taking bits and pieces from a food bank, and trying to create a meal from it is often very taxing, and sometimes just impossible.

Then, there's the fact that we all have different eating traditions (some like mexican food, some can't stand it, etc.), and when you're down and out, a bit of comfort with your eating is important.

Then, there's the nutrition. Because food in food banks mostly has to be stored on shelves, etc., the food is of necessity not fresh, and often just not very nutritious. A lot of empty calories there.

People should all have the necessities of life without having to beg. Housing, adequate food and nutrition, warmth, fresh water, etc. We live in such a rich society, there's no need to dole out necessities in this way, and it's time for people to start thinking in those terms. That isn't a putdown of those who give, but an invitation to start thinking differently about it.

And, yes, some give out of concern, but a lot is because it's expected, and they don't think about the people on the receiving end, and how better to meet those needs.

It's time.

Thanks for your reply.