I have spoken to others about what I would do if people came to us for food or supplies. My thoughts are that it would be best to trade or have people work for what you give them. Of course doing things like that you could end up with people coming willing to work and pissed off if you don’t have something to offer them. I’ve heard a lot of people talking about having food or other supplies ready to donate, but I think you would be overwhelmed. Or maybe have something simple like rice or lentils to give so that only people really hungry would ask. Of course they would need some oil and maybe some garden veggies to go with it. What are others thoughts?
Maybe depends on where you’re at? Downtown Toronto, if you start handing out food to people, you may as well commit to opening a soup kitchen as the word would spread and there would be demand. 300 miles north of Wabush, you can probably get the lost souls to work for you in exchange for something to feed their families.
If I was in a big city, I'd be the one that would be mobile. If I was in a rural setting, I'd attempt to aid those trying to get their destination.
None you improvise, one (or more) is luxury.
Thank you for your thoughts. I’m west of Edmonton,but not on the main route west so I think the main issue would be people from the city that think farmers still have mixed farms with all sorts of potential food available. Truth is they usually have maybe cows and a cow feed crop, and shop at Safeway like everyone else. As far as neighbors I will try to help with what I can. Seeds are good because one has to be willing to try to get a yield and then be able to help themselves. Maybe I could help with building a garden plot if we have tools to lend.
I think the idea of a community soup day or something would be good to determine who is at risk and give an oppertunity to trade goods.
Hi Zana,
I think the problem would really be people that haven't eaten for a day or two, who're looking for immediate handouts. People whose families are needing the basic necessities of life. Food may just not be available and although seeds are great, people need to sustain themselves to the harvest. Flood or drought could mean little or nothing...
The young and elderly will be the first to suffer. Lack of clean water and warmth will take its toll relatively quickly. What can anyone do other than to help those in need to the best of our ability?
None you improvise, one (or more) is luxury.