Whoooops! Today's To Do list says I have promised to take treats to church early tomorrow, because there will be a special guest. Weeks ago it was easy to agree to the request. But now I have only my Food Stamp Challenge food for the week.
During last year's Challenge, a similar problem sparked a lively discussion about what to do. (See "Cookie Crisis" Nov.17, 2007, in the Blog Archive. lower right on this website.)
This time, I see the solution in our pile of remaining groceries: saltine crackers, PB, & grape jelly. So, if you see a plate of little cracker sandwiches among the finer refreshments, you'll know what happened.
But for those with food stamps, what choices would they see?:
• Be embarrassed to bring cracker sandwiches; or
• Not bring anything, and hope no one notices; or
• Use food resources that otherwise would have helped feed the family; or
• Simply not sign up to bring treats -the unhappy solution of a 2007 commentator on this website - and not be able to fully participate in the activities of my church.
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