Should area food banks and social services be consolidated?
Posted June 3rd, 2008 by robin_michel
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food banks, social services
Yes, the different towns should work together to provide the best services for people in need. Possibly they already share resources. There is also a need for homeless shelters in Plainville and Southington. As the economy worsens, more middle class citizens are turning to the food pantries to be able to eat. People can't afford gas to get to their jobs, if they have one. When will this end?
Consolidation of Food Banks/Social Services
As far as Food Banks go, I feel they should remain separate. As the economy worsens, when I am able to donate food or goods to our Food Bank, at least I know they will be used for our town citizens who are in need, rather than disappear into the general population of other towns.
A food bank is no more than
A food bank is no more than a specialized welfare program. Originally welfare programs were created to reduce crime against a community. Now, food banks have morphed into a community's way of helping their neighbors in need without thought about crime. And without tax dollars! But how far should help be extended? If a food bank can't support all those in the community requesting help, then it may be necessary to set tougher help qualifications. If the food bank has an excess inventory, then a donation to other deserving programs may be warranted. And remember...in a perfect world, those who receive help, give help.
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