Helping Hands Hearts Of Gold Foundation

Did you know that 7.6 million U.S. workers, about 5% of the population, hold two or more jobs. This is how some Americans are able to make ends meet.

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Food stamp glitch leads to Wal-Mart stampede Shoppers swarm stores after a computer hiccup gives benefit cards unlimited purchasing power.

In 2008 469,315 received help from food stamps in 2012 it increased to 815,221 for the State of Oregon.

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/09/state_officials_struggle_to_re.html

State officials struggle to reduce need for welfare, food stamps Despite the slowly recovering economy, the number of Oregonians relying on public assistance continues at a near-record level. So what is the state doing -- and not doing -- to try to reduce those numbers?

All of us have experienced a day where nothing goes right. We say to ourselves, "It can't get any worse." Next time you have that thought creep into your head stop and think about what I am about to share with you.
At Helping Hands Hearts of Gold Foundation we see people from all walks of life needing a little help with food. The ones that seem to really leave an impression are those that have nothing else to lose in life.
Today we helped many families, but one person stood out and will always be with me in my thoughts. No food, living out of a car and had lost his wife to cancer. He had been heating cans on a hibachi because he did not own a pot or frying pan. He felt ashamed because he needed a shower. All of our volunteers were grateful we had taken time out of our day to help others. That choice made help available to someone who felt hopeless. He was very grateful, but the pleasure was all ours.