holiday food drives

[Anonymous]

I'm about to start one for people who don't get foodstamps. I think its terrible that to get help one must be of the income level to get welfare. So many families are struggling who make just above the help zone. For example at my kids school, they give backpacks full of food to those families who get foodstamps or tnaf. If you are not on foodstamps or tnaf you don't qualify for the food even if you may need it.

Would you donate to a organization who only helped income levels slightly higher than welfare cutoff limits?

I'm seriously considering starting a charity for this purpose. I don't know where I would even start.

[Anonymous]

this. just add things like otc meds, first aid stuff, and feminine products.

Quoting 1lv2stks3nlz4ev:

 I want to start a Non-Food bank. For things like toilet paper, shampoo, cleaning supplies, dish soap, tooth brushes, pet supplies ect. Most times people have access to food supplies through a food bank or church or charity but can't get these things. And dang it... TP is EXPENSIVE!

[othermom]

Yes I would donate. I send stuff to the school food drive, the food bank sometimes, and else where

[othermom]

That is a wonderful idea.  With coupons and sales you can often get those things for very cheap if not free/

Quoting Anonymous:

this. just add things like otc meds, first aid stuff, and feminine products.

Quoting 1lv2stks3nlz4ev:

 I want to start a Non-Food bank. For things like toilet paper, shampoo, cleaning supplies, dish soap, tooth brushes, pet supplies ect. Most times people have access to food supplies through a food bank or church or charity but can't get these things. And dang it... TP is EXPENSIVE!

[mommykate4]

yes! I would donate for sure

[Anonymous]

I have been there...I didn't qualify for help by 9 dollars...it made me try harder but around the holidays a little extra help would have been nice

[Anonymous]

This is seriously a good idea. But, how are you going to know who those people are?

[la_bella_vita]

 We just donated food to a thanksgiving food drive through my daugther's school

[Anonymous - Original Poster]

They all require income verification here. At least the ones I've called. Including churches.

Quoting tennisgal:

well food pantries arent dependent on food-stamp-status. do you not have any of those in your area??

[Anonymous - Original Poster]

Do what the charities here do. Income verification.

Quoting Anonymous:

This is seriously a good idea. But, how are you going to know who those people are?

[Matriarch87]

Yea, its been done.  Churches and Food Pantries and several other organizations do no require to see an EBT card.  Anyone can get help.