Linking food pantry to weight loss!

[Beastlover]

I was trying to think of what would represent my current loss in pounds? AND, how can I add to it, as I lose weight? I can look at the pile and say-"I'm not carrying that around with me anymore!"
So...at church today, our pastor was talking about donations to our local food pantry and I thought, HEY!! That's it!! How about for each pound I lose, I can buy a can of food (weighs about a pound) and donate it to fish pantry!
I am committing to that--right now, I owe my pile 33 cans of food!! Maybe between now and Thanksgiving, whatever I lose in pounds, convert to cans of food, and then donate them!!
I think it is a win-win situation!! My loss is their gain!!

 

[kayeandjim00]

What a great idea! Now your weight loss is not only helping you and your health but others as well! Good for you!

 

[Otto's Doll]

As someone who regularly volunteers at our local ecumenical food pantry, I can tell you that the donations will be GREATLY appreciated...

One suggestion though, I would go ahead and donate NOW. Everyone donates at the holiday times, but now is when the pantry's are traditionally understocked. I am sure they can use the donations any time, but I would go ahead and do it now.

What a wonderful idea you had.

In Him,
Otto's Doll

 

[nativetxn]

Good idea, Otto's Doll. Donate now.

Terrific motivator, Beastlover, and a worthy cause, too.

 

[MelanieC]

Great Idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are doing such a wonderful job, and now your success is benefiting those less fortunate.

Keep up the great work!

Melanie