Tonight is the neighborhood Christmas party and food drive at my house. It is a bit nerve racking wondering if anyone is coming and if they realize it isn't IN my house but outside in the garage, driveway area.
Last year was the first year we tried it and we had about 20 families participate. This year we are hoping for an even bigger turn out with promises of Santa and reminder signs at the two entrances to the neighborhood.
The concept is pretty simple. I think I got it from the Family Fun magazine last year. Instead of taking neighbor gifts around to everyone and everyone swapping their plate of cookies for yours, you spend that money on items for the local food bank and get together with everyone one night for hot cocoa. Everyone brings just one plate of cookies to share and the food bank gets a load of food to help out the less fortunate.
This year we already have about 1/3 of the food we collected last year in the garage from people who can't make it tonight. It really is heartwarming to get together with everyone and see how a little here and a little there can add up to something that really makes a difference. It's also nice to have something my kids can participate in that goes to helping rather than getting at this time of year.
So, if anyone is reading this from the neighborhood - or just wants to contribute - TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!
2 comments:
wow! what a great idea! i wish we could be there to see everyone and participate. I agree - if we can find a way to serve our focus can be on the savior and giving and not just getting. thank you - valerie
What a wonderful idea! Next year you should include it with part of the park meadows subdivision, and I would love to help you out if you need it. You are such an example, and there is no better place for your boys to learn the gift of giving then by their mother. Way to go, Aironn!
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