While economists continue to report that recovery from the Great Recession is progressing gradually, most Americans have experienced improvement in their circumstances over the past few years.
Yet many people across the nation continue to struggle, particularly as reductions to SNAP (food stamps) and comparable assistance programs have made their situations increasingly difficult.
Those of us in better financial positions have numerous opportunities to support our neighbors and community members who face a difficult holiday season without assistance from regional food banks, Toys for Tots, and other charitable organizations.
As the media counts down shopping days until Christmas, we encourage readers to view this period as a countdown to the remaining opportunities to provide aid to those in genuine need.