[Nfbf-l] attention: merry & marion

[Merry Schoch]

Hi Carolyn,

My church gave out 100 bags of food last week, and every Tuesday they pass 
out bags of food to an average of 80 people.  I have volunteered and passed 
out food there.  My church also gives out baskets of food just for 
Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets.  I am quite aware of the work that goes 
into to this; as well as the need for it.

I an dealing with two sick elderly parents as well as a grandchild who will 
be having eye surgery on December 10th, so I cannot spearhead such an 
endeavor.

Nice thought.

Hope you and yours have a Happy Thanksgiving,
Merry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lappland" <lappland at bellsouth.net>
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 5:10 AM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] attention: merry & marion


> maybe your chapter can help with gathering baskets for the needy for 
> thanksgiving since the program has been cancelled. here's the notice:
>
> Tampa Tribune Posted on November 24, 2008
>
> Lenora Lake Nov. 24, 2008 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by 
> Newstex) -- TAMPA -- For more than 300 needy families in Hillsborough 
> County, there will be no basket of food for Thanksgiving from county 
> employees. A long-standing tradition was lost for this year when the 
> county's Homeless Recovery and Summer Foods program manager, who 
> coordinated the volunteer project, was axed because of budget cuts.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Carolyn Lapp
> Executive Director
> Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
> Office: (561) 640-6029
> E-Mail: info-focb at bellsouth.net
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