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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 4:16:45 PM
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Most of us think of charity during the holidays. I know for me its about the only time I remember to give to those who are less fortunate. However, those less fortunate aren't just down on their luck during Christmas. They go without in the spring and summer too. I keep thinking of all these kids that might have to go without lunch this summer when they get it fed to them at school. I also have on my mind, some near and dear single moms struggling because they just lost their jobs. So, I thought it'd be neat to do a...
 FARMGIRL FOOD DRIVE
You have from now, until September 30 to donate food to your local food bank, shelter etc. It doesn't matter if its canned or fresh - although I bet some fresh veggies would be welcome (hint hint mavens!).
The challenge is to donate a 10,000 pounds nationwide.
For those of you overseas, we will keep track of those records as well. I want you to weigh the bags, boxes, whatever and send me the poundage amount via email or post them right here. I will keep track of the numbers and post them on the forum this fall. Who knows, there might even be a prize to who donates the most food ....
So lets farmgirl up and feed some peeps! er, I mean, people!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
~live big, ride hard, and shoot straight~ |
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 06:25:02 AM
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We have a food drive at church. It's really cute someone made a (Christmas tree like) shelves and every Sunday some people will put different items on the shelves. When the tree is full all the kids take the food and bag it for the local food bank. I guess I will now weigh things first.
I know I have used it a few times when I was on my own with 2 growing sons. I remember getting a bag of potato's with $5.00 in it. That was such a great surprise.
Its nice that you are reminding us to share all year. Thanks for the post
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
dianebcarterhotmailcom.blogspot.com |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 06:29:37 AM
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They give commodities away every month here, I'm sure some extra produce would be appreciated to go with it. Oh, I believe that this also fits into the requirments for a badge.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
Planting Zone 4
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 08:13:22 AM
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I run and own a Trucking company I know buy local eat local but not everybody is there yet. So this past week we had 583 pounds of Greek pasta salad that the boxes were dented and the grocery store would not accept them but the food was still good. So when this happens I find the food bank in the area to come and get the food for distribution. Over the 10 years of owning this Company there have been many many pounds of food. But I love this challenge and will do my best to help out the cause..
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 08:24:54 AM
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So lets count it if it was last week. We can retro this for last month. I am giddy over this! Last week Thistle Cove Farm (Sandra) donated 125 lbs. YAY! Its a farmgirl feding trough!
Way to go girls!
I'm at 708 lbs nd counting!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
~the only thing for certain, is uncertainty~ |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 08:55:12 AM
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I love, love, love this idea! I will see what we can do here.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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NudeFoodFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Heide
Benton City
WA
433 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 09:06:29 AM
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Go Dawn! This is a great idea and challenge (what farmgirl doesn't like a little healthy competition).
When we finish selling at the Farmer's market whatever we have left over we take to the Senior Center and give it away to elder's responsible for making the meals there. They always love the fresh veggies compare to the non perishables that are usually donated.
Does that count as "food bank"?
Best,
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Nude Food Farm
~Grown so good,
Dressing is Optional. |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 09:52:51 AM
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Garsh.... (shuffling my feet and blushing)
Thanks!
Heide, yes, I donate fresh food all the time. Any little bit helps!
Diane: I remember one Christmas, mom was really sick, and I was taking care of her and raising my dd, and I got 3 boxes of stuff from "Santa". Ham, potatoes, canned goods, gifts, the works. And a gift certificate to a local grocery store... wonderful isn't it?
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
~the only thing for certain, is uncertainty~ |
Edited by - deeredawn on Jun 02 2009 09:54:51 AM |
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Peacebird
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Marianne
Afton
Va
USA
89 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 5:00:58 PM
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Since we no longer have a car payment, we donate $100 a month to the local food bank. We had gotten used to paying out the car payment, and this is less than the payment was so our wallet feels a little fatter but mostly we feel *richer* because we are able to help others!
peace
chickens clucking, bees buzzing, flowers blooming, all is good! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 9:30:23 PM
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I will jump in with both feet and start putting things by for our food drive. Once my plums are ripe, I'll bag up a bunch and take them to my local food banks too...some will accept home grown produce as well as store bought goods and I'll donate both. Dawn this is a super cool idea! You are a great Maven leader *hug*
Thank you for reminding us to share...we can get so caught up in our own lives that we don't remember to help those around us in need.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2009 : 05:44:04 AM
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I'm humbled that you all think this is a great idea. I definitely have some surprises in store for outstanding farmgirls..... I'm so excited!
Annika, save a plum for me! I'll be there in....like 28 days! YAY!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
~the only thing for certain, is uncertainty~ |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2009 : 10:37:20 AM
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Count this Canadian farmgal in ....I'll let you know later this week how much I get put together!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
farmgal #150 |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2009 : 10:48:35 AM
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With my mom, we give monthly to the Nuns who live nearby, they are very poor and live with what people bring them. The spend their days praying for the ones in need. The village is so small there is no bank food.
Corinne
Sister # 101
'Heaven on Earth' is a choice you must make, not a place you must find.
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2009 : 1:08:23 PM
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Dawn,
Put me down for 12lbs toward our goal AND I put name down to volunteer.
Merry
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
"Nobody has ever measured, not even poets how much the heart can hold."
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2009 : 06:49:42 AM
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We are at 720lbs NATIONWIDE. Lets keep it going ladies. You all rock!
Way to go Merry! I can't imagine a better name for a volunteer!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
~the only thing for certain, is uncertainty~ |
Edited by - deeredawn on Jun 07 2009 06:50:36 AM |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2009 : 03:41:12 AM
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Let me bump that up to 855 lbs....
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
~the only thing for certain, is uncertainty~ |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2009 : 7:30:42 PM
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Great idea! I am on the band wagon!! I just move so will need to find the local foodbank, and them I am off!
Last summer I did take fresh veggies from my garden to the food bank in my old town. They loved having it.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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marcy jo
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Marcy
Wawaka
Indiana
USA
453 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 1:51:53 PM
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I am on that wagon too! I was so tickled that you extended this challenge! I am watching my little garden grow and can't wait to share it!!
Marcy #257
http://marcysmarket.blogspot.com |
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
511 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2009 : 7:39:33 PM
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This has got to be one of the best challenges ever !!!!
I absolutely love the idea and am all in.
Wish I had spotted this post earlier but I'll start counting now :)
You have a beautiful heart Dawn
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mollymae
True Blue Farmgirl
694 Posts
Molly
Visalia
California
USA
694 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2009 : 8:38:47 PM
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I have a plum tree and we never know what to do with all the plums. There is a local women's home that I know would LOVE them, so thank you for inspiring me to donate what I can of our plums to those ladies!! I'll try to weigh them before I donate them and I'll let you know the number :)
Molly
"This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet."~Rumi
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2009 : 04:25:58 AM
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good morning!! I just sent ouff 29lbs yesterday of canned goods and baby food. my little Oliver is eating big boy foods now so I thought I'd send off the leftover jars of baby food. the food bank volunter said that baby food is always needed!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2009 : 1:59:14 PM
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Okay, according to my calculations, we are up to......
953 pounds!
See how easy that was???? IS?????
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
~the only thing for certain, is uncertainty~ |
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Pinkyatmoosehollowfarm
Farmgirl in Training
20 Posts
Josephine
Albany
New Hampshire
USA
20 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2009 : 5:24:28 PM
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A local church in the next town (my town doesn't even have a zip code we have to share one) has a "dinner bell" every Monday, where 150 people have a free meal. When ever my hens have fill my fridge to the point that I can't fit anything else in there because their eggs are taking up all the room, I call them and donate the eggs. They say they make a cornbread pudding that takes 18 eggs. So they checked if the USDA and were told that they can take the 18 eggs, beat them up and freeze them in ziploc bags. I've heard from a couple that goes to the dinner every week that the pudding has been especially good lately! That couple are regular customers.
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