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Daniel’s always been a fighter. He’s a proud man — a disabled veteran who served his country courageously in Vietnam. In civilian life, he worked construction for 42 years. Along the way, Daniel’s health problems mounted. His legs are heavy with years of wear and tear. He suffers from COPD, a serious lung condition. In spite of it all, Daniel carries on the best he can. These days, he reports to a St. Mary’s Mobile Pantry for much-needed food. “My medical bills have been very high,” Daniel said. “I can’t work or do things the way I used to. So I’ve been coming to this Mobile Pantry for about a year.” That’s what St. Mary’s Food Bank and our Mobile Pantries are here for — to serve people like Daniel who can no longer serve themselves. Even the toughest among us need a little help sometimes. Thank you for giving Daniel the strength and nourishment to go on. Here are his words of encouragement, meant especially for you: “Please support St. Mary’s Food Bank because so many people in this region are hungry. If it wasn’t for your help, I don’t know what these people would do.”
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Making it Through Thanks to You

Published by St. Mary's on July 13, 2021
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Making it Through, Thanks to You

Making it Through, Thanks to You

 

“I’ve been coming to St. Mary’s Food Bank about two years now. I have had two heart attacks. I have diabetes. Never smoked, never drank.”

“I’ve got a 13-year-old son who’s a straight-A student in school. He has such an enormous desire to learn. I want to keep it that way if I can. I spend every dollar of my money to pay rent and utilities. After that, there’s nothing left. They just cut my food stamps to $15 a month. I don’t know how they expect us to survive on a dollar a day for half a month. However, that’s what happened and it’s really hit us hard. I’m trying to make sure my son gets the nutrition he needs. The doctor tells me that he’s just about the right weight he’s supposed to be for his age, but man is he skinny.

“The folks here at the Food Bank help. They let me come twice a month. Yesterday I got a chicken. That’s very helpful. We’re just trying to get by, and I’m trying to encourage my son. He wants to be an architect, and I want him to keep doing well in school so that he can become what he wants to be and contribute to society.

“Thank you very much. You don’t know how much you’re helping. It reaches so many people!” – Lynn

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