Family Foodies

There are a lot of definitions for love these days – and I’ll admit that I’m one who probably overuses the word “love” to describe my level of affection for say, Coffee.  The thing about REAL love is that it reaches outside with open hands and blesses others in some way.

I thought I’d share a few food-related charitable endeavors with you today.  Great Food For All is one that I’ve mentioned before.  While it is something that can be used for your family, it’s also a means to help others in your community who would otherwise go hungry.

So it’s been awhile, but I used to play FreeRice on a daily basis.  Do you know about FreeRice?

FreeRice is an online vocabulary game that donates 10 grains of rice for each vocabulary word you answer correctly.  Seriously.  That’s all it takes.  And it’s addicting!

The way it works is you are given a word like “Evade” with four possible definitions:

Blab

Refrigerate

Smooch

Dodge

You simply click the correct definition and 10 grains of rice are added to a “wooden bowl.”  You can play as long as yould like – as often as you like.  The food is provided by sponsors via the UN World Food program.  Not all the words are easy, but in the process of expanding your vocabulary, you are providing food for people who desperately need it.

The Hunger Site is a similar program, but doesn’t require much thought or effort.  You simply click the “Click Here to Give – It’s Free” button once each day, and for each click – a cup of food is donated to people all around the world.  At this site, you have the opportunity to select a variety of charitable programs including: Breast Cancer, Child Health, Literacy, Rainforest, and Animal Rescue.

Share Our Strength has a number of options and opportunities to participate in to end childhood hunger, including the The Great American Bake Sale, Great American Dine Out and more.

If you feel the need to do something a bit more proactive, contact your local food bank and find out what their needs are.  Donate food or your time to help someone less fortunate.

And always, while enjoying a meal at home – even if it’s just hot dogs and macaroni & cheese – we can be thankful for our blessings!