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Nothing makes me happier than the sight of my two toddlers with their mouths full, chewing and swallowing with great concentration. Picky eaters they are. Every meal that's at least half-eaten is a personal accomplishment for me and a source of utter relief that they're getting their daily minimum. Sometimes I wonder what life would be like if instead of begging my boys to eat, they were pleading with me for something to put in their hungry bellies...
Over 12 million children in the United States must face the reality of going hungry. In this season of getting and giving, we at Mothers In Love with Fashion encourage you to address the need by giving to organizations committed to helping put food on the tables of families and children who desperately need it. Foundations such as Feed The Children provide food and relief in all 50 states and in over 100 countries across the world. In support of their efforts, Mothers In Love with Fashion is donating $4.00 from every sale of our Snack Mom[TM] t-shirts to domestic and international funds for the hungry.
This is also a great time to teach our children about the importance of giving and how to be of service to their community. You can turn a small-scale food drive into a fun and rewarding activity with your children. Together, you can:
- Set a reasonable goal. It could be as simple as 20 lbs of canned goods. If you have the time to be more creative, work with your children to plan a dinner menu for a family of 2 or 3 or 4, and write up a grocery list.
- Solicit food contributions from local friends, family and neighbors that you encounter on a regular basis. (Set a deadline for pick-up that works within your schedule.)
- Take your kids to the market with you to buy the remaining items on your wish list. If the children are old enough, this can be a fun counting and sorting game for them.
- Contact your local food bank to find a drop-off point near you. Let your children assist you in delivering the food.
- Commend your children for their hard work with a thank you note in the "mail."
- Let your child draw/write thank you notes to their food contributors.
It will touch the life of some child less fortunate, and leave a lasting impression on your own. Please remember that hunger doesn't end after the holidays. We'll keep on giving and hope that you will, too.
All the best,
Althea Ducard
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