Our first food drive

At our last meeting, it was agreed that the first thing we should do is to have a fund drive for a food line. Our goal is $500.00. This will be a start so we can buy some rice and fish to give out. We’re already running late as Christmas is about six weeks away. This afternoon I worked on a handout to post in the local stores. spcscwk-wp.pdf

I also signed up for a Paypal account, but this will not be completed for a few more days. Yesterday and today I went around and asked some stores if I could solicit in front of their store and they all said no, except Walmart. Walmart said I could, but I need to come back and fill out some paperwork. They also said that there are no days available this year as the Salvation Army has it locked up till the end of the year. I’ll go back and try to get some days for next year. Till next time…

Update: We got the Paypal working. I went back to Walmart and they said no.

6 Responses to Our first food drive
  1. Thomas Nixon
    November 25, 2007 | 2:33 pm

    I just went and made a small donation. I hope others will do the same!

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  2. Kevin
    November 26, 2007 | 9:19 am

    Thank you Thomas, we appreciate it.

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  3. gerry mcguire
    November 30, 2007 | 11:55 am

    Hi, how is your fundraising going, are you near your target of $500.
    how many people do you think you will be able to help with that ?

    Gerry
    living in Manila for a while…..

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  4. Kevin
    November 30, 2007 | 4:48 pm

    gerry,

    Thanks for the comment. What we are going to do is locate the kids in deep poverty in that area and give them a ticket, like a pass. We are estimating about 100-200 in total we are trying to help. As of today we are not near our goal. Hopefully, tomorrow we will take in some donations at Borders Books.

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  5. Gerry
    November 30, 2007 | 8:12 pm

    Hi Kevin, thanks for the info, I was looking for a definite figure so that I could help, anyway I have made a donation this morning that should ensure that you reach your target.

    If you can help that many children I applaud you.

    best wishes

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  6. Kevin
    December 1, 2007 | 5:54 am

    Gerry,
    Thank you for your kind donation as this is big help. This will help us to feed more children. God Bless.

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