Greetings from the North County Resistance group. We will be PROTESTING once again on November 8, in Nehalem, from noon to 2 PM. We will gather at the main intersection in Nehalem; parking is available nearby. Look for our signs and friendly faces to join in. We do hope you will join us. My phone is showing me it will be cloudy and cool. The 21 people who met last Saturday to PROTEST got a little wet. It was fine when we started and then there was a mad dash to cars to get the rain gear on. So, dress in layers and don’t forget the rain gear. Bring your signs if you have some—we always have some to share. I like to bring a chair, but with the rain last week sitting was not so comfortable.
When 2 PM came last week we all gave a huge cheer to one another.
5 weeks plus of the Government Shutdown. Absolutely no winners in this game. The American people are the losers. SNAP benefits cut in half and food banks are serving at least twice as many people. We are very lucky to live where we do as so many people are stepping up with donations, cash, and such to help provide food for many in our community.
Every can of food or dollar donated helps a local family in need—just bring your items to the protest or drop them off. Yes, we continue to collect food for the North County Food Bank at our PROTEST. You don’t have to be part of the PROTEST, but just drop off food, checks, cash for whatever organization you wish to donate, and we will get your donation where you want it to go.
A couple of addresses for you would be North County Food Bank, PO Box 162, Wheeler, Oregon 97147. Currently the NCFB cannot take clothing. The Nehalem Bay Community Services Food Pantry in Nehalem is taking both food, clean clothing and bedding, blankets, and such. Let’s start getting those closets cleaned out—we’re not the same size we used to be. Both organizations are doing their best to help in this crisis.
Last week, one participant shared how receiving food from the pantry made a difference for their family. Moments like these remind us why we come together—thank you for being part of this caring community.
Ideas for giving food include, breads, cereal, meats, frozen meals, eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, fresh produce, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats, peanut butter and jelly, soup, chili, catsup, mayo, flower, sugar, yeast, to just name a few items. Consider a box of food to feed a family of 4 for a day or two. You get the drift and the gift! Save your receipts for a tax deduction if you qualify.
Thanks to this generous community for all your donations and support so far. We have just a little over two weeks until Thanksgiving. Kids will be out of school with no breakfast or lunch they would normally get at school on Thursday and Friday. How can you help with that? What would your kids want?
Best,
Patty Rinehart
