ALAN LAVENDER @lavenderlens@qoto.org

@vitaminsludge @davep

It worked in Iceland.
Via https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-37233913

“We need climate adaptation and resilience” according to Professor Peter Thorn from Maynooth University on morning

What about tackling climate change?

What about tackling our other current problems?

When was it decided that we should all have to accept a bleak future?

Random person: Hey bob told me you were a programmer?

::sensing someone about to ask me to code something for free::

Me: You mean pragrammer? Yea!

Them: A what?

Me: Me a pragrammer, Its short for Pragmatic Rammer. Its a group of farmers who get together to talk about pragmatic approaches to ram farming.

Them: But you live in the city

Me: Yea its more of side interest than a main thing. Anyway, why do you ask?

Them: Nevermind...

I'm worried about the long-term implications of most Western governments endorsing a genocide in name and stated intent, to broad popular support. This feels like it can only lower the bar for further western mass violence, whether against climate refugees or internal minorities.

@rjay Cash donations allow food banks to purchase perishables like milk, meat and fresh vegetables, often at wholesale prices. So I quit giving my money to grocery chains, and started giving my money directly to the local food cupboard. I even get an income tax receipt. It's a win all around.

@Artsandsocks @rjay YES THIS EXACTLY THIS!

Food banks can often get *much* better prices at stores than you can, so the cash works *even better*.

I never realized till now…. From another source…

So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.

In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!

Just a reminder: Don't panic! Organize. ✊ ❤
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