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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]PennRalphie
(127 posts)Hi mvd. I have been reading DU for a long time and finally decided to officially join because of the midterms. Its important that we get Fetterman into office. Your posts always intrigued me since it showcases the mess the GOP has made of PA. People like you and your mother, who both need help, are unable to get that help.
I sense a hesitation among the good people here to donate any further and it could be that youve never explained what you did with the money already donated. Just saying it went for overdraft doesnt really make sense. Anyhow, I have an idea. Hear me out.
Nobody wants to see you and your mother without food. In the past few days, your GFM has received $325. What if you asked for gift cards to whatever grocery store offering delivery. You can use some of the $325 for the delivery fee. I really think 10 people would offer you a $5 gift card each. Thats $50 and with that you can feed your mother and yourself for a week! Most places deliver with a charge of $10-$20. You have that much and more. This way, people who really want to help will know their money went towards food and you and your mother would be able to eat.
You would just need an email address and you can make a free one so it doesnt further identify you. The e gift cards would be sent to that email. You can then order the food online, using the e gift cards, and pay for the delivery out of the $325 you recently collected. I know I would be more than willing to participate in something like this.
I hope you think its a good idea. I really think you would be surprised at the generosity of people if theyre absolutely sure they know where their money is going.