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post #11 of 294
10/22/09 at 6:47am

I think it's a fantastic ministry.  Don't sell eggs short for value -- they have the highest quality protein available and are very nutritious all the way around.  Even the shells could be eaten !!!  not that anyone would but ....

You are putting a lot of your heart and soul into this.  That is what makes it a ministry.  Not just buying chicken feed but taking care of your flock, collecting and packaging and labeling eggs.  Everyone is responsive to free stuff.  I give my eggs away also at this time.

Good luck and God Bless.  Will pray for you!smile

Valerie
Home to French copper and cuckoo marans.  Various polish, GLW's, EE's, turkens, silkies, black australorps, RIR, barred rocks,  touluse geese. many pets.  overrun by critters.....  I don't think that surprises many BYC'rs... 
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Valerie
Home to French copper and cuckoo marans.  Various polish, GLW's, EE's, turkens, silkies, black australorps, RIR, barred rocks,  touluse geese. many pets.  overrun by critters.....  I don't think that surprises many BYC'rs... 
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post #12 of 294
10/22/09 at 8:13am

Don't sell eggs short for value -- they have the highest quality protein available and are very nutritious all the way around.


Peeper makes a really good point.  A lot of places are giving processed and high carb foods to the needy just because they're cheaper, and you can fill more bellies with those packaged foods.  But eggs have fantastic nutrition and are easily digested.  You might be helping kids that might otherwise have a pop tart for breakfast to eat healthier and have a better day at school, etc., etc.

~Beth~  Group Chicken Blog ~Homesteading Blog ~My thoughts on Coccidiosis~~Basic Cocci Facts~~

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~Beth~  Group Chicken Blog ~Homesteading Blog ~My thoughts on Coccidiosis~~Basic Cocci Facts~~

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post #13 of 294
10/22/09 at 8:35am

I just heard about a group called 'Plant a Row for the Hungry'. It's mission is to get all back yard gardeners to plant a bit extra that they can then donate to a food bank. I think your eggs are right in line with that and an amazing and thoughtful idea.

http://www.gardenwriters.org/gwa.php?p=par/index.html

And, yes, no doubt to others, our ways seem quaint, but, today of all days, it is brought home: It is no bad thing to celebrate the simple life. ~~ Bilbo Baggins
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And, yes, no doubt to others, our ways seem quaint, but, today of all days, it is brought home: It is no bad thing to celebrate the simple life. ~~ Bilbo Baggins
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post #14 of 294
10/22/09 at 12:35pm
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Originally Posted by The Zoo 

I just heard about a group called 'Plant a Row for the Hungry'. It's mission is to get all back yard gardeners to plant a bit extra that they can then donate to a food bank. I think your eggs are right in line with that and an amazing and thoughtful idea.

http://www.gardenwriters.org/gwa.php?p=par/index.html


Some of the customers will just be older folks that need a little kindness but for a hungry family just being able to offer a 5 pound bag of flour and a bottle of cooking oil along with a couple doz eggs could provide several hot breakfast meals to that family.  Here in WV we often make Biscuit/Gravy/Egg breakfasts a lot

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SPARROW MINISTRIES- Luke 12
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
With love and kindness we would like to offer a token of nourishment for not only the body but for the soul also
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SPARROW MINISTRIES- Luke 12
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
With love and kindness we would like to offer a token of nourishment for not only the body but for the soul also
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post #15 of 294
10/22/09 at 12:44pm

What a wonderful blessing you have chosen to bestow on others that might not be as fortunate or are having a tough time. God bless you in this!love

~Michaela~3 ee's, 4 BO (1 momma with 5 mixed babies!!!), 2 RIR, 1 BR, 2 working rabbits & 6 babies, a St Bernard mix puppy, 2 cats, 26 baby chickies, 3 poults, 1 duckling, 3 boys & a wonderful Hubba that puts up with all of my shenanigans.... All under a big beautiful Wyoming sky!
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~Michaela~3 ee's, 4 BO (1 momma with 5 mixed babies!!!), 2 RIR, 1 BR, 2 working rabbits & 6 babies, a St Bernard mix puppy, 2 cats, 26 baby chickies, 3 poults, 1 duckling, 3 boys & a wonderful Hubba that puts up with all of my shenanigans.... All under a big beautiful Wyoming sky!
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post #16 of 294
10/22/09 at 4:50pm

Package the eggs in half dozen numbers so that you can distribute more. Check to see if there is a local food ministry/ food pantry that you could work with. We have many in ATL. One that I like to contribute to is called NET and it serves my town and two neighboring ones, is run by a cooperative of several churches, and so I know the food is being distributed to my neighbors in need.

A great need also is fresh vegetables, which is why Plant a Row took off. Eggs are a great addition. Some states also have "Hunt for the Hungry" in which deer hunters harvest some game, which is processed for free and distributed to families.

Steel magnolia with an indulgent hubby and two teenaged boys, a good-natured mutt, and six girls: 1 Aussie, 2 Barred Rocks, 2 Buff Os, and 1 Golden Comet.
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Steel magnolia with an indulgent hubby and two teenaged boys, a good-natured mutt, and six girls: 1 Aussie, 2 Barred Rocks, 2 Buff Os, and 1 Golden Comet.
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post #17 of 294
10/22/09 at 5:28pm

THAT'S GREAT!yippiechickie

I'm a bible-believin', chicken lovin', down-home country girl!

~John 3:16~
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I'm a bible-believin', chicken lovin', down-home country girl!

~John 3:16~
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post #18 of 294
10/22/09 at 5:42pm

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Every day is a gift, so,  live it well.   Hello, my name is Mary Ann and I am  spendin  my time between my wonderful hubby       , kids , grandkids, greatgranddaughter       pets, and  25 hens, 5 each of RIR,BO,LEGhorn,EE,DOM....and yet undecided number of ROOs    Mary Ann
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Every day is a gift, so,  live it well.   Hello, my name is Mary Ann and I am  spendin  my time between my wonderful hubby       , kids , grandkids, greatgranddaughter       pets, and  25 hens, 5 each of RIR,BO,LEGhorn,EE,DOM....and yet undecided number of ROOs    Mary Ann
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post #19 of 294
10/23/09 at 5:50am
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We are only Gods Helpers and He is the one that provides everything.  Please don't give any credit to me or my family.  We will allways give God the Praise for any good that is done with this project or anything else in our lives. 

I am thankful to just be his servant.

Praise the Lord!

SPARROW MINISTRIES- Luke 12
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
With love and kindness we would like to offer a token of nourishment for not only the body but for the soul also
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SPARROW MINISTRIES- Luke 12
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
With love and kindness we would like to offer a token of nourishment for not only the body but for the soul also
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post #20 of 294
10/23/09 at 7:44am

I think it's a wonderful idea.  God bless you.

Hmmm - 1 Amazing DH, DD, DS DGS, 1 Palomino paint, 1 Bichon Frise, 5 BOs, 15 EEs, 2 BAs, 8 Ameraucanas, 14 BCMs and more to come!
Working on a palette of rainbow eggs
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Hmmm - 1 Amazing DH, DD, DS DGS, 1 Palomino paint, 1 Bichon Frise, 5 BOs, 15 EEs, 2 BAs, 8 Ameraucanas, 14 BCMs and more to come!
Working on a palette of rainbow eggs
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