I just need to take a minute to brag on my wife, Kathleen. She has taken over as the local coordinator for our food pantry for America's Second Harvest, now called Feeding America. She coordinates the couple of dozen volunteers who glean extra food from the local restaurants and groceries and bring it all back to our food pantry, North Fulton Community Charities. It's amazing how much these places would just discard as leftovers at the end of the day or as they restock the shelves with newer product.
Since she took this on, she has done some really cool stuff. She has started to recruit volunteers from among the people who receive food from the pantry that want to give back to the community in gratitude. She has gotten the pantry to start collecting and distributing pet food for the families who need groceries as well, so that they can continue to look after their pets. Now, she has started working with some local folks who make decorative cut fruit arrangements to provide fresh fruit to the pantry. That's something that really makes a difference to the people who are receiving the food subsidies and groceries from the pantry.
I have to say that I am right proud of her for all of this. And I would encourage folks to get involved with their local charities. Go to the Feeding America page to find out what opportunities there are in your area. It really can make a difference to so many people.