Food Pantries?
As I was doing laundry today, I noticed a flier for the Angel Food Ministries. It’s an organization that provides food through a network of churches throughout the U.S. There are two churches locally that provide the service (Queens Creek United Methodist Church and Trinity United Methodist Church). The menu for May (and I’m guessing it’s representative) was pretty interesting, as was the price ($30).
So, here’s the question: Is it ethical for me to take advantage of this pantry?
I’m not representative of all Jacksonvillians, though I’m all about saving money. And, really, I don’t think you could find a better deal at a grocery store. I can afford, even if barely, the rising costs of food and energy but would be in even better financial shape by using this service. There seems to be no requirements or income ceilings, so I think it’s my own judgment call.
I’m leaning towards “use it because it’s available”, but I’m curious about your view.
So, should I? Is it ethical? Is it “right”?
May 5th, 2008 at 7:13 am
Sure it’s ethical. I think it’s great that there are no income requirements or ceilings, with a family of 5, I’m tempted to visit the site in Avon to take advantage of it…
May 5th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
I would check it out, Syl. Definitely a good deal for you guys.
May 13th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
There don’t seem to be any ethical barriers from my vantage point, Thomas. If you meet their requirements (or they don’t have any), then I don’t see an issue.
May 13th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Thanks, Lou.
I tend to agree with you, though I admit to be very interested in saving money. This appears to be one way of doing that.