Feeling Good

As the new year kicks off and we reflect on this year’s holiday gatherings with friends and family, let’s take a moment to ponder all the food and fun we’ve shared during the last few weeks.  I personally believe that its important to receive these gifts with gratitude and that there’s no better way to demonstrate our appreciation for these gifts than to give back to our community and those less fortunate than ourselves.

With that in mind, I am planning to volunteer some time during the coming months to America’s Second Harvest of Tampa Bay and I would love to have any interested locals join me in this effort.

In case you are not familiar with America’s Second Harvest, they “are in effect, a clearinghouse that sorts the food, stores it, and efficiently matches it to [their] recipients by need. [They] act as a distributor and central supply point for donated foods.”  Because their projects include “sorting and repackaging food at [their] warehouse, assisting with special events and preparing mailings,” there are ways for individuals, families, and groups to participate.  You can learn more about them at their website.

If anyone is interested in joining me, please let me know and I will make all the necessary arrangements.

Happy New Year!