Those of you that have been on the front lines, helping to feed the hungry at
your neighborhood food bank or in one of the many soup kitchens located around the country, know the initials SOS. For over twenty years, the organization Share Our Strength (SOS for short) has
been a leading proponent of getting the word out to the masses that
there is a real need for everyone to reach out and help. In many cases, it is the neighbor down the
street that is struggling and just needs a little boost each week to see them
through. One out of every five families
in America right now struggles to put food on the table at least once a week.
Other than watching your children grow, I
don’t know of a greater feeling that
brings as much joy to the heart and satisfaction to the spirit than
volunteering for a cause dear to your soul. To give something of yourself without thought
of recompense is the single greatest achievement mankind can do for one
another.
As
we enter the fall season, thoughts turn to the holidays and all the stresses
that accompany this time of year. I urge
each and every one of you to plan one day this season to help out wherever you can, to
give something back to the community. I guarantee you will feel rejuvenated
and you will give thanks for what you have in your life. This is the best holiday elixir available to
alleviate the stresses and impatience of others during the holidays and beyond.
We
are holding a benefit dinner here at the Mileta Creek Restaurant on Sunday,
November 4th for the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank. Andrew Oldham, chef at The Hardware Store Restaurant, and I have designed a four course wine dinner with a "locovore" menu featuring donations from island purveyors, gardeners, and foodies.
A $40.00 suggested
donation is appreciated. 100% of the
proceeds collected will go to the Food Bank, where their buying power will
afford them the opportunity to buy in bulk some much needed food products for island residents.
I
wish all a happy holiday season and one that offers you the opportunity to look
to your neighbor and know we all live on this island because it is a place very
special and rare.
Chris
