My week has been wacky (in a good way) so far and have only gotten around to menu planning today. I usually make the plan before I go grocery shopping but forgot to do that this week. What's up with that??? So I am going with the flow. So here is the week's menu:
Monday - poached eggs, sausage and toast
Roast pork loin, ranch potatoes, and corn
Tuesday - oatmeal
Lentil brown rice soup with veggies and leftover pork
Wednesday - toast with peanut butter, juice
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and peas
Thursday - sausage and egg tacos
Pasta with chicken and cheese
Friday - French Toast
Pizza
And now for the soup kitchen. I have had the privilege of volunteering at our local soup kitchen for the last month (and now fill in a permanent slot). It is held at a location that I have felt drawn to since its opening a few years ago, but never had the chance/opportunity to serve there till now. The project is simple - to feed men, women, and children a warm and healthy lunch all week long. There are no qualifications to go there - anyone, regardless of anything, can eat lunch there. I see young and old alike, and every age in between. The project runs on donations and volunteers. Food items are always accepted and needs range from desserts, potatoes, canned goods, breads, frozen vegetables and more. Monetary donations are great, because the chef can purchase any needs beyond what has been donated. Volunteers prep, serve, and clean, and basically do whatever the head chef needs them to.
The holidays (AND all year long) are a great time to get involved in projects like these - it is a great opportunity to turn away from the consumerism that is so prevalent, more so at this time of year. It is a great way to find a deep shift in perspective, to bless those in need, and to get our own minds off of our problems. It also gives our children a good example of sharing love, time, and effort.
So, you may be thinking...what can I do to help? Well, you can visit this site, or this one. Here's another great article. You can do a Google search of soup kitchens in your home town, contact your local Salvation Army office, or even call local churches, they may have some info. You can volunteer your time, resources, food, or money. You can sign up to get Angel Food, and drive it straight over to the soup kitchen. You can invite a friend and team up (gotta add, that is a way to make this very fun!). You can tell everyone what you find out and encourage your friends and family to get involved. If you live right here in the town I live in and are interested in our local soup kitchen, leave a comment and I'll give you the info (or leave a comment anyways!).
Do you have anything to add? Ideas? Comments? I would love to hear it!
Have a wonderful week!
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