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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2013-11-27, Page 17Every borne in Ontario must have a worktng smoke Marin an every s.tc1re iidoutsiele nil slcuping artos. INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS IT'S THE LAW OF=ICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL Wednesday, November 27, 2013 • Huron Expositor 17 Food banks exist because people are going hungry CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 10 Items like paper towels, razors and pet food are all necessities but may not be the first things people think about when donating to the food bank. Dawn admits without reserve that she knows where just about every free meal is in the area, and where food is offered, she'll take it. "What it's all about is people are hun- gry out there," she said. "It doesn't mat- ter where you go - people are hungry." She began using the food bank about two years ago, and continues to do so intermittently. Sporadic work hours mean she is sometimes able to do with- out the food bank, and other times, needs to rely on it. She was first introduced to food bank when visiting a soup kitchen at one of the local churches. On Mondays and Wednesdays, meals are offered at the Heartland Church in Clinton, and Dawn said she bases her shopping and appointments around those days to save on transportation costs. Once a week, she tries to get to Goderich to put out job applications- whether or not the places are hiring. A typical package for Dawn is toilet paper, beans, tea or coffee, macaroni and cheese and a package of meat in addition to pasta, peanut butter, soup and bread. Sometimes it is enough to last the month. When donations are scarce, however, it might be enough for one week. When she first approached the food bank, she said she was both hesitant and embarrassed. It was too hard to tell people the situation she was in. "Maybe it was pride," she said. "But I didn't want my friends and neighbours to know the situation I was in. She said she never knew it was for people who were out of work like her- self, but more for people on social assistance or special programming. She was unable to qualify for Ontario Works at the time because she had life insur- ance policies in place. Borrowing against her life insurance was the last thing she ever wanted to do, she said, but necessity had other plans. She has one policy remaining that she will not borrow against - when that's gone, it's all gone. Likewise she thought she wouldn't qualify for the food bank. However, she ADVERTISING REACH MILLIONS OF CUSTOMERS IN ONTARIO WITH ONE EASY CALL! Your Classified Ad or Display Ad would appear in weekly newspapers each week across Ontario in urban, suburban and rural areas. For more information Call Today Toll -Free 1-888-219-2560, Email: k.magill@sympafico.ca or visit: www.OntarioClassifiedAds.com. 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She said the Salvation Army is one of the best places to donate to, and when she does get work, she always gives back. "They need food," she said. "People are hungry and the people just might be your neighbours" In each of these stories, the same themes run throughout - initial embar- rassment, guilt, and feeling that others may be more deserving. However, all three soon came to believe nobody should wait to get help when they need it, although that is a very human reaction. The other common thread is each of these food bank users gives back when they are able to. The level of under- standing and appreciation they share is far more than most people have. And all three stress the need for dona- tions to meet the growing demand for food banks and the very reason they exist — people are going hungry. ADVERTISE ACROSS ONTARIO OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY! For more information contact your local newspaper. 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INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS IT'S THE LAW OF=ICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL Wednesday, November 27, 2013 • Huron Expositor 17 Food banks exist because people are going hungry CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 10 Items like paper towels, razors and pet food are all necessities but may not be the first things people think about when donating to the food bank. Dawn admits without reserve that she knows where just about every free meal is in the area, and where food is offered, she'll take it. "What it's all about is people are hun- gry out there," she said. "It doesn't mat- ter where you go - people are hungry." She began using the food bank about two years ago, and continues to do so intermittently. Sporadic work hours mean she is sometimes able to do with- out the food bank, and other times, needs to rely on it. She was first introduced to food bank when visiting a soup kitchen at one of the local churches. On Mondays and Wednesdays, meals are offered at the Heartland Church in Clinton, and Dawn said she bases her shopping and appointments around those days to save on transportation costs. Once a week, she tries to get to Goderich to put out job applications- whether or not the places are hiring. A typical package for Dawn is toilet paper, beans, tea or coffee, macaroni and cheese and a package of meat in addition to pasta, peanut butter, soup and bread. Sometimes it is enough to last the month. When donations are scarce, however, it might be enough for one week. When she first approached the food bank, she said she was both hesitant and embarrassed. It was too hard to tell people the situation she was in. "Maybe it was pride," she said. "But I didn't want my friends and neighbours to know the situation I was in. She said she never knew it was for people who were out of work like her- self, but more for people on social assistance or special programming. She was unable to qualify for Ontario Works at the time because she had life insur- ance policies in place. Borrowing against her life insurance was the last thing she ever wanted to do, she said, but necessity had other plans. She has one policy remaining that she will not borrow against - when that's gone, it's all gone. Likewise she thought she wouldn't qualify for the food bank. However, she ADVERTISING REACH MILLIONS OF CUSTOMERS IN ONTARIO WITH ONE EASY CALL! Your Classified Ad or Display Ad would appear in weekly newspapers each week across Ontario in urban, suburban and rural areas. For more information Call Today Toll -Free 1-888-219-2560, Email: k.magill@sympafico.ca or visit: www.OntarioClassifiedAds.com. PM- HEALTH Mental HeaFth Helpline 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600 www.MentalHealthHelpline.ca Also find us at: Mental Health Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter ANNOUNCEMENTS BUILDING COMMUNITY - ONE STAR AT A TIME. Recognize a six to 17 year old with the prestigious 2013 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award nomination by Nov. 30. www.ocna.org/juniorcitizen or call 905-639-8720 ext 221. WANTED WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call Toll -Free 1-800-947- 0393 / 519-853-2157. FINANCIAL SERVICES Ontrio Problein Garrib6rig 144.111irm Want to talk to someone about gambling problems? Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505 www.ProblemGamblingHelpline.ca Also find us at: Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter SERVICES Drug & Alcohol Helpline Have you become addicted to prescription medication? Drug &Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603 www.DrugAndAlcoholHelpline.ca Also find us at: Drug and Alcohol Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter r- AUTOS FOR SALE 100% AUTO FINANCING APPROVAL - We can get you approved for an automobile no matter what your circumstances are. Drive a little and save a lot. Over 300 vehi- cles to choose from. Apply online www.canadianautogroup.ca. CANA- DIAN AUTO GROUP INC., 250 Springbank Dr., London, ON, Toll - Free 1-888-474-8815/ 519-472-8815. soon found out differently. "You don't know until you ask' she said. "If you are hungry, go down there. Everything is confidential and nobody has to know. I went and now I'm not hungry anymore." She said the Salvation Army is one of the best places to donate to, and when she does get work, she always gives back. "They need food," she said. "People are hungry and the people just might be your neighbours" In each of these stories, the same themes run throughout - initial embar- rassment, guilt, and feeling that others may be more deserving. However, all three soon came to believe nobody should wait to get help when they need it, although that is a very human reaction. The other common thread is each of these food bank users gives back when they are able to. The level of under- standing and appreciation they share is far more than most people have. And all three stress the need for dona- tions to meet the growing demand for food banks and the very reason they exist — people are going hungry. ADVERTISE ACROSS ONTARIO OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY! For more information contact your local newspaper. 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BETTER OPTION MORTGAGES, CALL TODAY Toll -Free 1-800-282-1169, www.mortgageontario.com (LIC# 10969). 1st & 2nd MORTGAGES from 2.55% VRM, 3.59% 5 YR. FIXED. All Credit Types Considered. Let us help you SAVE thousands on the right mortgage! Purchasing, Re -financing, Debt Consolidation, Home Renovations...CALL 1-800- 225-1777, www.homeguardfunding.ca (LIC 610409). FOR SAM Acartac-Inc. #1 HIGH SPEED INTERNET $32.95/Month Absolutely no ports are blocked Unlimited Downloading Up to 11Mbps Download & 800Kbps Upload ORDER TODAY AT: www.acanac.ca Or CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-866-281-3538 SAWMILLS from only $4,897 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/4000T 1-800-566-6899 Ext:4000T. PERSONALS _r WHERE ARE ALL THE GOOD MEN & WOMEN? MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS HAS THE ANSWER. Become one of the thousands of people that has found love through us. CALL (519)658- 4204, www.mistyriverintros.com. TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342- 3036; Mobile 64486; http://www.true psychics.ca. DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short- term relationships, free to try! 1-877- 297-9883. Talk with single ladies. Call 67878 or 1-888-534-6984. Talk now! 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+) DRIVERS WANTED LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN DIVISION requires experienced AZ licensed drivers to run the U.S. Premium mile- age rate. Home weekly. New equip- ment. Also hiring Owner Operators. 1-800-263-8267 RECREATION RESPONSIBLE HUNTERS RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY Download the OFAH Hunter/Landowner Agreement form. www.ofah.org/membership EMPLOYMENT OPPS. $$STUDENTS - ADULTS$$ Need extra income to help in month ends? Don't need a regular work. Flexible schedule, easy work, stimulating. Sell delicious chocolate products. 1-800- 561-2395 Work and Live on a farm in Europe, Britain, Japan, Australia, or New Zealand! Dairy, Corp, Beef, Sheep & more available. AgriVenture invites applicants 18-30 for 4-12 month 2014 prog- rams. www.agriventure.com 1-888- 598-4415 Connect with Ontarians - extend your business reach! www.networkclassified.org