Pay It Forward Free Groceries Day, 7th Day following RV

I love this idea! Imagine the media will go crazy over this just like they did at Christmas when folks were going into stores and paying off layaways.

I'm not sure I could be ready in 7 days. Why not make it 14 days so those of us who need to get trusts etc. set up have time to participate too. Just a thought!

This is such a great idea!!! I love it!!!! I live in a small town and the people at the grocery store knows most of the people that comes in, and knows who really needs help. I think maybe a gift certificate as they come in with a limit that on it so people won't get totally greedy, and then it would go around to more people. The store manager may know some that need the help and can hold it until they come in or could deliver the coupon for free groceries to them. Oh, great idea!!!

Sounds like a good time to me ,as God as my witness I will gladly do my part in paying it forward...Piggly Wiggly here I come!!!!Come to us Reinstate/Revaluation

You could do the same at Walmart too. This is a great idea. Just buy gift cards and pass them out to people who look as if they need the help, then leave and hit the next store in the area. What a fun day!!

This makes me get more excited about the RV.....It would make my day to do something like this!!!!

Not Walmart please!!! Wally world really!! Pay it forward American.........

Why not Walmart? Dont Americans shop there? They are only trying to get more bang for their buck.

I love this idea. What a wonderful way to spend the day. I agree that the gift card would be the best way to go. I have 5 kids and trying to keep food in the house and gas in the mini van is getting more challenging.

It diffidently would make my day if someone handed me a gift card for lets say three hundred dollars. What a blessing for all of us to be able to do this, hopefully really soon!!

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This has to be one of the best ideas I have ever heard, although I do likethe idea of moving it near the end of the month to catch the seniors who's SSI has run out for the month.

Great Idea ... going to have to think on that. In my line of work I see dozens of seniors a week, I am in their homes, talking with them, sometimes over a cup of coffee or tea, and I have met some wonderful people. All too many times though, these wonderful people are living in horrible conditions, some their choice, but most making the best of what they can. Sometimes I can help them find help, or save money, (sometimes save money and make some at the same time ... even better ) but not always. So yea, targeting the Seniors is a great idea. Oh, another thing I have noticed, many times they will be in the stores early in the day. It's less crowded, and that is when a lot of the stores mark down their dated products for quick sale.

On a not unrelated subject, my wife and I just recently took a couple hundred dollars of groceries down to the Salvation Army canteen. It was greatly appreciated, I know of a group around here that paid and provided labor to upgrade a "soup kitchen" in the area. Also a great thing.

Another group where there is a need at least around here are children. Many kids where my wife works eat breakfast and lunch like there is no dinner ... and we are not talking (necessarily) fat kids, normal average sized kids ... who for whatever reasons are not getting proper nutrition outside of school. Sometimes it's neglectful parents, sometimes it's abject poverty and maybe a little pride ... who knows what else ... but regardless, the kids are the victims ... something to think about, I know we are.

Great idea. I don't know that I would announce it over a loudspeaker, however. Remember what happens on Black Friday. People go crazy pushing and shoving, and some people have actually been hurt. Maybe someone can suggest a safer way to proceed???

I think Kevin has the right idea. Let's try to do something to help others now. If we are going to wait until an RV ...... well I'll stop there.

Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. (Luke 6:38 NKJV)

When we give out of a right heart, giving with joy and extravagance, God will see and He will honor that giving. I know that not all here are Christians, but I think the majority are. This is not a magic make God give formula, but a promise, that when you give, in obedience, out of a loving heart, He will give back.

When you come to give, is it of a willing heart? Or do you come grudgingly, perhaps even willingly but out of a sense of duty? If you want your giving to be acceptable then come with joy, come expecting, come and give with extravagance and obedience out of a loving heart. Trust expectantly that He will see, and He will answer, and you will always find a harvest.

It's not about giving a tenth (tithe) or giving beyond that it's about obedience. I often say to people, "It's all God's anyway, don't you think He out to have a say on how you use it?" I have pages and pages on this ... this isn't the place for it, and the Lord has not allowed me to share beyond a few trusted advisers ... OK off the soap box!

What an amazing day all of this would be. I can't imagine the rush from giving out that this would bring. I can't wait!!

Good idea! Don't forget any local discount food stores, there is one close to where I live, and a lot of folks who don't have the money to shop at the regular grocery stores go there, myself included.

I love this idea! I used to work at one of the stores and know well that there are "mirrored windows" above the registers in the offices... wouldn't it be great to be sitting behind that window watching all the excitement from within?!

How about adding a "note" of the unfailing love of God to spread the message that it is a gift from GOD and not some wealthy individual(s). All glory His - and what prodigals might decide to "come home" because of it!

My idea is to get gift cards from the local grocery store and then give the cards to the local charity that helps those who need the assistance with food and such. That way there is no mad rush at the grocery store for the free food. Also I would not give WalMart cards since you would have no way of ensuring that the money was being spent on necessities and not on buying things that are not needed. Plus we will be giving to the local food bank that we already support.

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school lunches...... has anyone seen what they feed your kids at school... they could use some help too... just a thought Aloha All today is a great day...

some people do not need just the necessities, some people need a little fun in their lives, mabye they buy their kid a toy for the first time in years.. so what, I think when you give money you do not get to tell them how to spend it. just me, thinking outload...try shopping in your locally owned stores instead of the big Walmart, try buying fresh food at the local farmers market instead of say wally's, it does cost money to eat healthy, don't judge to harshly how people spend there $ for we do not know their whole story..

to share a short story, gave some $ to a lady who i thought needed to buy more food and necessities, she went and bought herself a new dress. I was confused so I asked her what was up. She told me she had a job interview and showing up in something that looked good and made her feel good would help her get the job, she was right. She got the job, so to her the new dress was a necessity .

What a Great idea....Here in Kansas City we have a "Secret Santa" who goes out handing out $100 to people who appear needy ....No one knows who he is......(Well at least not the public)..... Another idea....All of the Domestic Abuse shelters have women and children who finish their time in the shelter and some go into transitional housing.....MANY of these families can not make ends meet. Any food gift cards, gasoline cards (To get to work and Doctors) and Wal Mart cards (Diapers, formula, etc.) are always highly appreciated......... Some of these women can not afford food at some point......When they see their children going hungry is when we see some returning to the abuse.................Any and all giving to those in need is part of our responsibilty. I love the grocery store idea!!!! What if it were done every seven days for a period of time? Three million IQD holders could make a difference. Can"t you feel the joy?

wow. why didn't i think of that. this is a wonderful idea.

The only twist I would put on this:

Not sure I would go to a grocery store where people were already there with money in hand and buy their groceries.

I would - however - be happy to go to my local warehouse store and purchase non perishable items for the local food bank and soup kitchens.

Instead of giving them groceries one time, I would instead pay folks way into MPB Today, that way they would have $200 of groceries every month!

My wife an I were discussing this, is there a way to keep folks from selling the debit cars, or buying booze?

Hi guys! I am checking into the gift certificate idea for my church to help with our pantry program. Soon as i find out something i will pass it on. desnd2

Another idea...start buying cars for people who need them! I once heard, "instead of buying a $30K car, buy 2-$15K ones and give one away." In our case, we (a group or individually) buy up all the cars on a 'certified, pre-owned" lot, anonymously. Then start mailing letters to people that their new-to-them car is available and bring current ID to pick it up! How do we determine who to mail to? As the Holy Spirit! I have gotten my whole family to get at least one 25K note, so now I don't have to fix their teeth, buy them a car, or pay off their tickets! They will be in the position to do it themselves:>) Now I can focus on others who could not even spare the $54 to get one from GID.

One more idea, buy an old nursing home or motel, set it up as a transitional home to get people off the streets! There was a survey of 207 homeless people done. What was discovered was there were 70 people who were in such bad health that they were deemed to possible not live another year. Many of these people ended up being EMS'd to the hospital 2-3 times a year. The total cost to the city...$2,500,000 a year for those few. Would not those funds be better utilized supporting permanent transitional housing (a specific gov't concept) of they had a building donated to them? I know of a hotel that cannot seem to keep it's doors open. It is presently on the market for $2.4million. If someone bought that, there would be 250 rooms and numerous meeting rooms to teach and train those who wanted to learn a trade or how to get a business going! I have more ideas, but I'll quit for now.