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7 selections of fresh vegetables
6 selections of
fresh fruits
7 varieties of
frozen meats
5 bags of
non-perishables
1 bag of paper
products and personal care items
Gifts from a Secret Pal
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As we get to know the new seniors in our
program we are often saddened by how dire their circumstances are. We know,
however, that we can be a positive force in their life to help turn their
situation around! One of our new seniors, Beverly, has known poverty her
whole life. She has lived in constant struggle, but we are confident that
with your help we can begin to bring comfort into her existence. We wanted
to take this opportunity to share a little bit of information about Beverly
so you can get to know her better.
Beverly grew up in the
projects of Chicago. Her parents divorced when she was 13 years old and
Beverly’s mother got a job so she could afford to take care of Beverly and
her 6 siblings. This left Beverly to fend for herself much of the time. She
was married young, but her husband suffered from lung cancer and thus was
never able to work. This meant that the couple struggled with poverty their
whole lives. After a long bout with illness her husband passed away 16 years
ago. Since then her life has become even more of a struggle.
Health problems have
become an ever more present threat to Beverly’s well being over the last
several years. To date she has had open heart surgery and has survived two
bouts of cancer. She is also a diabetic, and suffers from arthritis of the
back and knees which makes it incredibly difficult for her to get around. On
top of all of that she suffers from high blood pressure and has to watch
what she eats. Complicating matters further are her immense financial
problems. Her monthly income of $579 barely covers her rent of $425. This is
putting a huge financial strain on all of them, because there just isn’t
enough money to go around.
We were so happy to hear
Beverly say that the food she received from her first delivery was “a
Godsend!” After hearing of her situation our hearts went out to her and we
wanted to do everything we could to make a difference in her life. She says
she couldn’t believe how much there was to eat, and was happy to receive
many of her favorite foods. She can count on receiving all the food she
needs each month from HSP. Thanks to you we can continue to be a “Godsend”
for her.
Things to Remember about Beverly:
• Beverly’s birthday is August 29, 1940
• She likes to read and watch TV
• Her monthly income is $579
• Her favorite foods include chicken, lamb chops, oatmeal and orange juice.
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