I got an even 50 comments on my post the other day, which means that I'm mailing a check for $25 to the Women's Lunch Place tomorrow—as is Verbatim reader Amy, who pledged to match whatever amount I reached.
Thank you, Amy, for stepping up to the plate. Thank you, Chris, for coming up with this great idea in the first place. Thank you, Verbatim readers, for coming out and showing your stripes. I was especially moved by how many of you pledged to give to your own local food pantries and shelters. Let's shock the statisticians and make this a manageable winter for the needy in our communities.
Took your lead and bought bags of groceries for a multiple, local Atlanta food shelves. I included some pre-cooked bacon....
Posted by: steve | December 15, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Congrats! That is great.
Posted by: debbie | December 16, 2008 at 10:16 AM