his name is Masoud al-Qutati. he was known among Gazans as "the father of the poor", because he would sell a 5-shekel worth kunafa plate for just 1 or 2 shekels to those in need, and at times, he'd generously offer it for free.
الله يرحمك
They numbered us like cattle.
Palestinian workers, held captive by Israel since October 7, were released today back to Gaza with number tags in their wrists.
Does it ring a bell? Did the Israeli occupation lack ink?
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!
Acapulco, Mexico might have just become the first city of over a million inhabitants in the world to experience the eyewall of a Category 5 storm. Otis made history on so many levels. A storm we won't forget anytime soon.
Another mention I’m in San Francisco! Encouraging meeting them so please don’t hesitate to reach out, they are very special babies! Keep sharing, so we can find them a forever home 💛
Our sweet boy Captain has been a great foster dad
can anyone actually gauge how fcking apocalyptically grim and sad this is? has the whole world gone mad??? why is all this horror going unnoticed like a collective scream into a fcking void??