Really, super poor people.

[xke4]

I applaud your generosity.

 

[annie3001]

bless your heart for doing this.

 

[LivinNewDreamInND]

chickensducks&agoose :

told DH about it, he says they probably make the same $$ that we do... and that poor is a way of behavior, not of financial status. I don't care, I'm dropping off dogfood, kidfood and a few small presents. probably won't do a grocery card, but maybe a McDonalds card or something...we have one 7 miles away, and i know the dad has a car. I really think, that if everyone goes out into the world, and can spare $50, even when you can't REALLY spare $50, you still sort of can... we have debt, but $50 isn't going to make a difference to us.. and it might to them.... even if it's just a kick in the pants, or a revelation that humanity is good... or that they should think about their kids... or maybe it'll just make them mad... but people have to try.

What a great post! God bless you. I think whatever you do it will be a blessing for this family. I also believe that when you are moved to give and are able to do so, just do it and don't worry whether or not they will use the gift to its best potential. I think that when you pass on the gift you will also be passing on the good spirit and they will be moved to do the right thing with it.​

 

[welsummerchicks]

You never really know how an act of kindness is going to affect someone. Ordinary people are of course grateful, but sometimes an irresponsible person is affected in a very surprising way, by such an act. You just never know.

 

[SallyF]

I agree with the 2 previous posters. When you are moved to give a gift, it is best to give it and let go of it. Don't worry about the "whys" and the "hows" and the "what ifs". And contacting the school may be a good idea. I worked in a school and we often helped families anonymously thanks to some of the parents who noticed what was going on with poorer families.
I grew up in a farm family; we lived in a four-room house and heated with three fireplaces, yet I still remember my mother taking the children of one family to buy shoes when they had none. That memory has stayed with me for years, and has inspired me to pay it forward many times. Bless you for the impulse and for the action; you will not regret it. People may make unfortunate choices that put them where they are, but one never knows when an impulse like yours will cause the light to shine through and effect a change.

 

[sred98]

I think what you are doing is wonderful. I also agree on the poster who suggested you contact the school. They might not know the situation, or they may be doing some kind of angel tree thing, already. I know our schools in our town (we have 2) pick kids from our district rather than the big city Angel Tree. I like the idea of keeping it in the community and that it is anonymous. The ones my daughter's FFA class adopted is the same age as my son. I'm sure he probably knows him, but we'll never know.

I also agree rather than cards (even to McDonalds) that food is better. If they are that poor, they should get food stamps, and for that many kids, it should be a LOT. Makes me think they either don't get help, or are sharing it with family??

Keep us updated.

Shelly

 

[desertdarlene]

That's wonderful that you want to help. A suggestion I would make is to meet with the family and talk to them before going over there with dog food, etc. I would try to become a friend before jumping in. That way, they don't get offended that some stranger is just being a busy-body.

 

[xke4]

The negative thing about meeting with the family is if they know that it was you that donated whatever...they might present themselves at your doorstep for more whatever. Remaining anonymous lets you give when you are able....not when requested.

 

[desertdarlene]

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Oh, I didn't see the post where she said she already met them. I didn't know she was going to sneak over there anonymously. My bad. Yes, go ahead and do it if you're going to be anonymous. Good luck!

 

[WingingIt]

I think that's great of you. Too bad we aren't closer to you, I have a roll of heavy plastic that might at least give them some temporary help with the window situation for now.