Would This Bother You? Donated Eggs and Expectations

[Laskaland]

Hi Cyn:
That's a terrific thing you have done for those less fortuntae. However, remember to put yourself first. If you have extras, try craigslist. Seriously around here people sell dozens just from that. I know you are in the country, maybe you could set up a pick up time/point in the nearest town?
I would tell this fellow that you are happy to share extras with him, but he would have to come get them from you. The eggs are donation enough, without adding gas and time to the mix as well.
Don't feel guilty about it (I have a feeling you are!).
Hugs and I hope the foot is healing up!

 

[JennsPeeps]

BTW, I want to add that I don't necessarily agree with his request, only that I can understand why he may have asked for the delivery.

Do what's right for you - if you can't deliver then you can't deliver.

 

[speckledhen]

As far as defraying the cost, we have to defray ours, too. There isn't much light coming into the space between us and some of those down-on-their luck people at times, though I dont want to sound bad off. We are rich in so many ways.
Giving free eggs in 25 cent cartons and driving them into town as well is too much, IMO, especially when that is an expense on top of buying feed for my birds. My answer is wait till they call, then tell them they're free if they can come get them. If my neighbor wants to take them when she volunteers at thrift store, she's welcome to do it, but I wont ask her. She is my neighbor who insists on paying me $3/doz because she knows how much feed costs, bless her heart.

Jenn I understood what you were saying. If we were in town all the time, maybe it would be different, but that isn't a 2 mile trek.
Laska, I didnt want to sound petty about this, so thanks for your input.

 

[Rhett&SarahsMom]

when I got to the local grocery store this morning they had CART upon CART of eggs up front. Selling them for .99 a dozen. No idea why. I didnt ask.
There were a couple of people on cell phones calling their neighbors and one guy calling his pastor.

I am giving my extra eggs to the neighbors, even though they have offered to pay for them. But hey. if ya can get a doz for .99 ? I wont be able to sell them anyway.

I agree though. there's being nice, then there's having your kindness taken advantage

 

[Hens_And_Chicks]

I'd say offer them for a minimum of 50 cents per dozen picked up at your place - if not, advertise on Craig's List or find out where there is a local farm market if possible. If they want them free, let them come to your house and provide their own egg cartons.

You've done more than enough good deed.

 

[LoneCowboy]

I have had some experiences like that. We had a big food donation to make and they couldn't seem to find the time to accept it. They've got to schedule it in when somebody can be there. But it makes it hard on people who work because they can't come when somebody is there. The whole thing just makes it to difficult to donate.

 

[JennsPeeps]

Cyn,

You're lucky that your neighbor realizes how much it costs to raise hens for eggs!

So many don't appreciate the costs involved - they just go "oh, free eggs!"

We, too, are in that twilight of hard-times to light of day. We, like you, are holding tight and hoping for the best.

I hope that you can find a good solution to this.

I work with some really frustrating people and sometimes I have to remind myself of this: we're all working with good intentions and similar goals.

You want to support people in need, they have a population in need. The biggest hurdle comes in the form of the miles between your farm and their shelter, right? Maybe there's a solution in there via your neighbor that you're not seeing (and we can't see via BYC?)??

Bless you for your generosity with your eggs.

 

[jvls1942]

are you sure he is not selling the free eggs?? hence the dirty carton returns.. not saying, just asking..

 

[I have WHAT in my yard?]

Jenns Peeps probably has it right. When I worked for a non-profit going to collect donations was just out of our reach for a very long time.

No vehicle, over worked, underpaid staff, sometimes I could get volunteers to drive out and pick up stuff, but that was really hit or miss.

I generally figured I would ask for the moon - the worse thing people could do was say no. But I guess it put people off too.....

If it doesn't feel right, don't do it. But, they may not be able to meet your desires.

 

[speckledhen]

I'd love to find a couple families that I know for sure are having a hard time buying food and donate to them somehow. Maybe another opportunity will present itself. We may not be rich in money or possessions, but we are rich in eggs and can grow some of our own food. Well, possessions dont mean much to us, but I sure would love to be able to fix our leaky porch roof!