Feeding the homeless

I think that is a great idea I love helping others that are in real need I wish I were rich so I could help all the homeless and sick people and animals out in this world i am not that good of a cook just basic cooking but man if i had the money this whole world would be alot better All I can do for now is pray for those in desperate need that goes for all people and animals!!i DONT KNOW HOW TO MAKE THINGS WITH LESS CARBS i WISH i DID.

hey thats great. since my hubby lost his job in august, we have been struggling so we wont be donating that much money this year. i dont know if the store managers would be offended or not.

when i was still working in agovernment office we used to feed children and adult from poor places but not homeless. give them food and and gift for the kids specially if its christmas.

This is an interesting topic for sure, and one that I think more places could really benefit from for sure. I know with myself and being Diabetic sometimes there is not much out there in the way of Good foods for us as well. It is a wonder why sometimes there is not more offered, but at the same time, maybe there needs to be more awareness and training out there as well.

But personally it would be quite beneficial if there was a place people who are homeless or hungry could go that could offer better eating choices for those who might have other Health issues for sure. With the economy still on a downslide with job losses, foreclosures, etc. the homeless or hungry population tends to increase with sometimes a lot less willing or able to help out as well.

This is a wonderful question and one that most people would not even think about. Our unemployment in my home city is the highest in the state. Our homeless shelters have expanded and purchased another building because there are so many men, women and children that are now homeless. I know the missions provide pretty good food, but I don't know if they do provide special meals for those with diet requirements like diabetes.

I would think if you contacted your generous supporters and ask if they could donate the ingredients you need or in the case of the grocery store, I know they have sugar free desserts in their bakery areas that they could donate. Perhaps if you wrote an open letter to the editor of your local newspaper, it would make more people aware and perhaps some of the good bakers could donate some of their dishes as well.

We all have to be aware not only at the holiday time, but all through the year of the needs of people less fortunate. Thanks for the reminder.

My family is broke too (but not homeless). When we go to the church to recieve food, they usually give you..bread, bread, and more bread. They throw in some donuts and sugared cereals too, I'm hoping to PREVENT diabetes from happening, but they don't offer much healthy food. I don't know if the donors realize this-or if they do--they might just think because we're poor we'll accept anything. Which is partly true-my family ends up eating that stuff until we can go shopping later. Hunger is hunger. But yeah-I really hope that some will realize that it does a world of good to add in more vegetables and other natural, low carb (or close to it) foods. Sometimes all I need to get through the day is vegetables and olive oil Lol. Good question, happy to answer.

I think it is a good idea to give healthy foods to homeless people.these healthy foods will help them a lot.they can offer some holiday foods,but on a day-to-day basis,it is much better if they're given healthy foods.these homeless people need care and understanding.they should be given the chance to healthy life.

Hi, kowgirl! I don't think it would offend these donors. Maybe it just need brought to their attention. Maybe someone from the shelters could tell them about this, and also ask for more donations of the green vegetables, and meals that are not high carb, so that the homeless with diabetes can enjoy the holiday meals also. It is nice that you are willing to bake them, and yes ask for donations. Every little bit helps, and it would be spreading the holiday cheer with those less fortunate, and the ones who have health problems can enjoy also.

I think this is an amazing idea. It probably wouldn't offend the donors if you plan on making a suggestion, because this suggestion would only help the homeless people out there. Plus, it wouldn't benefit just people with diabetes. With more green vegetables, the people that don't have diabetes will have healthier foods and be able to live longer. I really think this is a great idea, so I would suggest going to a local charity and mention this.

I didn't know about this but really I think it's a great idea to tell the donors what can really help them. It's not unpolite, at all, it is great because more people will have access to the food and it'll also do better to them!! Very well done for your effort, you're remarkable!