Hungry Bellies: Can't Stop. Won't Stop.

Have you ever noticed that kids are always hungry? Like forever and ever asking for the next snack followed by a request for the next meal followed by a request for the next meal followed by a request for a bedtime snack.It never ends.And guess what. When parents can't work because their workplace has shut down, KIDS ARE STILL HUNGRY. And food, well, it's expensive.Friends, our neighbors need groceries. Lots of them.Thankfully, there are organizations and volunteers around our city working tirelessly to provide food for those who suddenly can't provide it for themselves.Would you please help me make sure they can remain open?Will you help me make sure their shelves remain stocked so that every person who asks for groceries WILL.GET.GROCERIES?This Thursday, April 16, leave your food donations on your porch at 4pm. I'll gather those donations and drop them off at Mercy's Gate and distribute them to families via CarePortal as well.And to show my absolute, deepest gratitude for your generosity, I'll give you $1 off a future portrait session for every item donated.You in?Email me at becky(at)good(dash)photo(dot)org with your address, then gather your groceries and leave them on your porch Thursday evening.Boom. Done. Easy-peasy.I can't wait to visit your front porch on Thursday in my super adorable mask and gloves. ❤️  Just a little bit more about Mercy's Gate and CarePortal for those who are curious....Mercy's Gate is preventing homelessness in the city of Colorado Springs by offering critical services and education to families and individuals who are overwhelmed by life's circumstances. They operate a food bank in addition to offering Rent, Mortgage, and Utility assistance. Individuals also receive counseling and mentorship to help them navigate and improve their current situation.CarePortal serves children and families by receiving requests directly from government child welfare agencies and other child-serving organizations. Volunteers accept these requests and meet families' needs in real time - assisting with foster care placements, kinship care, and helping biological families stay together.