At the @Excision show tonight this girl in the stall next to me said out loud,”he needs to stop playing bangers so I can concentrate on peeing” and I’ve never related to someone so much
If anyone is displaced or seeking shelter due to the LA fires, here’s a quick list below.
Evacuation Shelters:
- Westwood Recreation Center
1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
- El Camino Real Charter High School
5440 Valley Circle BIvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Pasadena Civic Center
300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Animal Shelters:
- Agoura Animal Care Center (small animals)
29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
- Los Angeles Equestrian Center (large animals)
480 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91506
- County of Los Angeles Large Animal Shelter: Pierce College
Equestrian Center - 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
As a person who doesn’t like to share, I very much teach my clients that there are situations where sharing is necessary and others where you are allowed to say no.
So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.
In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!