This was a post that was written for yesterday, but due to some crazy circumstances, it never made it live.
Poverty- What is Poverty? Unlike most popular beliefs, it is not something found in just some third world countries. Poverty can be found in your own city. I remember when I lived in PA and we would travel down to inner city Philadelphia and see people sleeping in cardboard boxes or under the bridges.
Our church used to make meals and deliver them to the hungry & homeless of Philadelphia and try to show them that others do care and want to help. Showing these people Love touched their lives dramatically. A song I recently heard by Chris Tomlin titled simply "Love" shares that in times of need and in times of trials we all just need someone to show us love. The lyrics and also the song are at the bottom of this post.
When we moved to Myrtle Beach, I didn't expect to see signs of poverty, or homeless here. I mean, Myrtle Beach is a tourist destination. Income should be aplenty in Myrtle Beach. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Since moving here I have been involved in many different things to help combat the poverty issues including handing out backpacks to children on the week before school, or doing cookouts in neighborhoods. Once again, showing compassion and love towards another individual touched their lives and changed them completely.
In times of despair, one thing that everyone still has a need of is to feed not only themselves but also their family. Recently, my wife and I found a ministry that helps all families deal with the increasing costs of food. The name of this ministry is Angelfood Ministries. Angelfood Ministries provide food to over 500,000 families each month.
What they do is give families a chance to receive restaurant grade food at a reduced rate. Their program is open to any and all. My wife and I recently started participating in this program to help with our food bill. Each month there is a set menu that you need to order by the middle of the month and then pick up at the end of the month. Here is the menu for November:
- 1.5 lb. New York Strip Steak (4 x 6 oz.)
- 3 lb. IQF Split Chicken Breast
- 2 lb. Baby Back Pork Ribs
- 2 lb. Chicken Chunks
- 28 oz. Jumbo Charbroiled Beef Patties w Gravy
- 1 lb. Smoked Sausage
- 1 lb. Ground Turkey
- 1 lb. Green Beans
- 1 lb. Diced Sweet Potatoes
- 10 oz. Peanut Butter
- 15 oz. Cranberry Sauce
- 7 oz. Beef-Flavored Rice & Vermicelli
- 20 oz. Shoestring Fries
- 32 oz. 2% Reduced Fat Shelf Stable Milk
- 6 oz. Pancake Mix
- Dozen Eggs
- Dessert Item
All of these restaurant grade items are available for only $30.00 which is a huge savings off of what it would cost in the grocery store. There are also several specialty veggie or meat boxes available each month. For more information on the Myrtle Beach location visit their site here.
What I love about Angelfood is that they noticed a need have given an option to families across America to feed their family on a tight budget or possibly no budget at all for a reduced cost. One of the reasons Angelfood is able to keep the price low is due to the fact that it is volunteer based. So, if you are looking for a way to give back to your community, contact your local site and ask how you can get involved.
Remember, one of the best ways to fight poverty, is Love.
When our hope is hard to find
And our faith is in decline
We need a cause to stand behind - love
We all want the way it feels
Time it comes and time it steals
What remains, what is real - love
[Chorus:]
There is love
There is forgiveness
There is love in times of need
When life is cold there is a promise
You will never go without...
There is love
It heals the sick
Comforts the weak
Breaks the proud
Raises the meek
In this life no guarantees...
Love is the answer
Love will find a way
When we love one another
It's a brighter day
O-kwa-ga-la-kwe,
Ku-singa-byoo-na,
Bwe-twa-ga-la-na-o-lu-na-ku-lu-suu-fu
Myrtle Beach Real Estate by Jeremy Blanton
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