Calla Jones

[Fara Kaufman @justfara]

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!

[Ed Krassenstein @EdKrassen]

This is horrific.

It’s being reported that this young woman, Noa Argmani, was kidnapped from Israel by Hamas. There are two videos that have been shown online that appear to be Noa being taken by Hamas militants and being held captive.

Noa was reportedly taking part in a party in Southern Israel, at a music festival.

[emily may @emilykmay]

I saw a TikTok where a husband says to his SAHM wife, “you’ve been riding on my income for 10 years” and I petition to gather up these men for a game show./1

[Garett Ryan @gerthimusprime]

I’ve lost my brother today. Life as I know it has changed forever. Words cannot describe how much I love my big little brother. I am so proud of him, his accomplishments, and the man he has become. I’ll miss him always.

Catch you on the other side Brett. I love you forever.

[Andrew Prue @AndrewJAPrue]

Today marks 4 weeks since Alexis suffered her cardiac arrest.The length of her road to recovery is still TBD. Medical bills will continue to climb,I’ll be out of work indefinitely as we are here supporting her until we go home. Any donation & RT helps.TY🫶🏾
https://t.co/oxmhy7lTWA

[Calla Jones @CallaJones]

@natiavabson Sending you a big hug 💛

[Calla Jones @CallaJones]

This is horrific.

[Sheena Howard, BScN, MA, RN, Psychotherapist @SheenaLGHoward]

Hey @FreshCoHelp…please tell me that you will ensure this person is protected from further #WhiteSupremacy & #racism. Please ensure she isn’t harassed or fired . @PtboExaminer @globeandmail @TorontoStar @PtboThisWeek

[Calla Jones @CallaJones]

@natiavabson ❤️❤️

[Qasim Rashid, Esq. @QasimRashid]

“The problem is the bloody guns. I’m only here because my husband is in the military. Otherwise I would not have chosen to come to this country.”

Outraged mother at Richneck Elementary School in Virginia after a 6-year-old shot a teacher

[CBC News @CBCNews]

Sikh children now have the option of wearing a helmet that fits them properly, thanks to a Brampton mom. Tina Singh, an occupational therapist, couldn't find a suitable helmet for her boys, so she's created her own. https://t.co/Z7zliuFCDM

[Dynasty Pros @DynastyProsFF]

Let's take a break and watch a clip of Damar Hamlin giving his family some love just prior a game.

This is what needs to be seen right now.

Please be okay 🙏

[Calla Jones @CallaJones]

Greta wins the internet again.

[Greta Thunberg @GretaThunberg]

yes, please do enlighten me. email me at [email protected]

[Greta Thunberg @GretaThunberg]

yes, please do enlighten me. email me at [email protected]

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

From goal celebrations to refusing to sing the national anthem, Iranian sports teams appear to be finding ways to support protests for women’s rights in their country ⤵️

[Frida Ghitis @FridaGhitis]

Iranian clerics pressure young women to wear hijab, cover their hair. Iranian women push back. Watch.

[Burnaby RCMP @BurnabyRCMP]

Constable Shaelyn Yang

Regimental number 66231

Loving wife, sister, daughter, friend... Our hero.

Troop 8

Forever with us ♥️

[ABC News @ABC]

Sirens blared across Israel as the country came to a standstill in an annual ritual honoring the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. https://t.co/uHaSKRGZar

[Ashleigh Stewart @Ash_Stewart_]

This is Anastasiia Yalanskaya 🇺🇦

She was killed yesterday, just outside Kyiv, delivering supplies to a dog shelter that was without food for 3 days

The car she was in was targeted at close range

Yalanskaya stayed behind in Kyiv to volunteer as everyone fled around her

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️Possible war crimes or crimes against humanity in Ukraine will be investigated, prosecutor of the international criminal court (ICC) in The Hague Karim Khan announced on Feb. 28.

[Benjamin Ramm @BenjaminRamm]

During his inaugural address in 2019, Zelensky told lawmakers: “I do not want my picture in your offices: the President is not an icon, an idol or a portrait. Hang your kids' photos instead, and look at them each time you are making a decision.”