Ophumanangels ~ Bananas Bring Smiles
A couple of days ago my favourite place to help our neighbours, Highjinx put out a call for some specific groceries in demand right now. I set aside $30 of our grocery budget and grabbed some stuff to bring down. They recieve no government funding, donations from the community keep the place stocked.
Hello Highjinx!
I picked up things from the list that were on sale. I was able to bring 3 bags of sugar, 5 bunches of bananas, TP, strawberries and tea. It wasn't much, it added up quick. I wish I could do more....
Quick note on the parking ticket machine. "You are pure inspiration"
Love the Free Stuff table outside. Today it is free books and canned food!
The lovely Leigh of Highjinx...one of the two ladies that own this fantastic community hub is packing up some veggies and good food for a neighbour
There was a full house there today. So many neighbours warming up and stocking up on enough fresh food to last them the weekend. Treats like maple syrup and fresh broccoli were handed out to delighted recipients. The conversation and friendship is happy and positive....I loved being there today. I left full of hope and appreciation. I am humbled by the work they do as well as the stregth of neighbours who go there.
Quick pic of some of the cool stuff for sale....buy something, help someone. Simple.
That is it. It was a small #ophumanangel act, but today I think I might have enjoyed their company more than the act of giving ❤
Another quick message before I go home...Your very existance means so very much
Thank you for reading! Take care of you and yours ❤
That is amazing!! I wish I had more time at this point in my life to run something that would look similar to this. My wife and I plan to donate a lot of produce and other items when we get our plot of land up and running. Once that is established I would love to just do charity. Period. In the mean time weekly donations to the local food bank will continue!! =)
Yes!! I donate produce here as well in season. You can give tons when you grow it!! I totally agree, I would LOVE to run a place like this!! Every neighbourhood needs one <3
Oooh just beautiful once again Karen, next time they are in need, you could do a fundraiser for them if you wanted? I know many of us would help out!!
Lyndsay!! That is the best idea ever!! Aaahhhh I am so excited!! <3 <3 <3
Me too!! I can't wait to contribute!!!!
Yes! Like I have going for my neighbor! 😊 I would love to help out yours!
Fabulous op! $30 of groceries is HUGE! You have truly helped people with this!💜
Thank you. It was kind of a big deal to us, this winter has been lean for work. What is really brutal is how little I could get for it...I really thought the $30 would make a huge difference:(
Groceries are SO expensive nowadays. Yesterday I went to the store and got two bags of groceries. I buy pretty basic things as I can't eat most processed food because of my allergies; inevitably something is in there. I did buy the two convenience foods I can eat, one of which is stupid expensive (naturally), but we're talking eggs and sugar and stuff mostly (and soap and hydrogen peroxide, lol). My bill was over $40. Two bags of food (and soap)!
Funny, I was saying the other day that it seemed to average around $20 a bag these days! It is such BS!!
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Love Love Love...this made my day
@harvardhomestead you would love it there <3
I picked up a badass macrame plant hanger for $5 while I was there. Totally worth the trip;)
Score! Have you seen the macrame pumpkin hangers??? Then you can stack them vertically in a root cellar...I need to learn how to macrame now :)
I think you're right, it looks like my kind of place <3
Have never seen them but they sound cool!! I agree.....macrame is in my list of must learn <3
That was a great gesture!
The 2 messages that you put up apply so much to YOU!
Awww @maxabit thank you so much <3 that made me cry! <3 <3
Now that I've learnt this from you, I will be using it myself. Thanks so much - you're awesome!
Well done
Cheers!
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💗 thank you.
So I have a question, what is highjinx?
I have to agree $30 is huge!
One rain drop raises the sea. 💧