Local TV stations are another resource for agencies. That is why I asked Akua where she lived. Maybe with some of TM'ers working together, we can compile a list and post it for all to benefit.
There are agencies out there that are overlooked or unknown unless someone "stumbles" over them and then spread by word of mouth. -----Original Message----- >From: Westgold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Jun 13, 2007 5:04 PM >To: Sandy Heidel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, tmic-list@eskimo.com >Subject: Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery > >thanks for posting this, Sandy, this is very valuable info. Social service >agencies usually have lists of places like this in the various areas. >Church groups & Synagogues also often have lists of places to help, as well >as volunteers who might help. Did everybody get my email "Grocery Delivery >For All" that I sent an hour or so ago? If not, please look in your bulk >folder for it -- I give a link where anyone can order groceries on the web >for free delivery, no matter where you live. If you didn't get it through >the list, please send me an email & I'll send it to you personally. >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >take care -- Michelle > > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Sandy Heidel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "cakalley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Akua" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Cc: <tmic-list@eskimo.com> >Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:52 PM >Subject: Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery > > >>I have not joined in on this since going to the grocery store is still one >>of those things I CAN do one day a week. But in many Wisconsin communities >>they have a program called "Market Basket" or something like that. >> If I understand it correctly....you get a large box of groceries at a >> discount and there are volunteers who deliver them. I think its set up >> that you can pick them up for yourself. But when I was looking at it a few >> years ago they were looking for volunteers who would not only belong to >> the program but also deliver the boxes to those who could not get out. >> Also...in some areas, more everyday, there are CSAs. Those are Community >> Supported Agriculture farms that grow vegies and fruits for members who >> pay up front and get a box of fresh produce every week. Its like having >> your own garden without the dirt, sweat, blisters and bending. The ones >> around cities I understand deliver to your door...more for working people >> who like to come home and find a cooler with fresh vegies on the back >> steps than disabled folks who cant travel...but you get the deal. >> My two cents, >> Sandy in hot, hot, too hot Wisconsin. >> Did I mention its rather hot today? >> > Candy K.
