For all of you who celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, have a happy and healthy one.

I’d like to ask that you take at least a moment and think of those who may not have a Thanksgiving this year for whatever reason. Donate a can of food to your local food shelter. ONE can may make the difference for someone who wouldn’t otherwise have ANYTHING to eat.

Next time you pick up a pack of socks or underwear, consider buying an extra pack and donating it to a homeless shelter. It’s not much for you, but again could make all the difference for those much less fortunate.

I’m speaking from the heart here. Some of you may not know that when I was 15, I was homeless. My mother and I had nothing but some clothes and two sleeping bags. Were it not for the help of folks from a local church, life would have gotten worse. I’m here today in part because of the thoughtful acts of others. Many of you know my wife and I are going through a severe financial hardship with me being 32 months unemployed now. YET, I ask nothing for myself. There are MANY out there who have much greater need. As you sit down to a good meal with family and/or friends, just take that moment please and consider those others. When you’re done with that meal, maybe take some leftovers to a homeless person, or better yet, volunteer at a soup kitchen.

Thanksgiving is a day we should reflect on that with which we should be thankful for. Yet many consider it a day full of football and merriment. We all as a whole have so much, that a small sentiment towards those who don’t have won’t break our wallets and again may completely change for the better someone else’s Thanksgiving.

My wife and I have several cans of food we’ll be donating.

Respectfully,
Sal Salerno
Owner/Blogger
HaloFanForLife.com