Maui Food Bank - 243-9500
The Thanksgiving feast is just a pleasant memory for most of us, and the busy holiday entertaining season is upon us. For many, munching our way through December and into the new year is a normal state of being. Unfortunately, there are many having a very difficult time just putting the basics on the table–having to depend on the generosity of others to stock free food programs and ease the hunger pangs. Take the time and effort to make your donation now, as it’s the time of year most organizations are able to lay in supplies for several months to come.

Whether it’s the community church, food bank, homeless shelter, facilities for abused women and children, Salvation Army or other charitable organization, your help is welcomed and needed. In fact, it might be a good New Year’s resolution to donate monthly to one or more of these worthwhile groups. A feast is a matter of perspective and may well be a simple supply of staples to a needy person temporarily down in the luck department. Cash and/or non-perishables will always be welcome–think about donating the equivalent of one branded coffee drink a month–not so much and sure to be as big a pick-me-up to some hungry person as the cuppa would ever be.

Step up. Chip in. Show your Maui aloha spirit.

– Haole Anna, Paia

Martyr’s Day (Cuba) Day 331 of 2007 34 days left in this year

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