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Practical generosity

(57 Posts)
eazybee Sun 15-Mar-20 12:29:49

Just found a notice slipped through my door from the family in my road who collect food for the food banks at Christmas, which I support, offering help for shopping, collecting prescriptions etc.
Very kind.

sodapop Sun 15-Mar-20 12:13:53

That's a kind thought mcem I wonder how many of these small acts of kindness go unreported. It would be good to hear about them instead of constant doom and gloom.

mcem Sun 15-Mar-20 12:10:58

The owners of a corner shop in Stenhousemuir are acquiring, packing and delivering packs to older customers.
Packs contain soap and hand sanitiser.

Callistemon Sun 15-Mar-20 11:34:20

Sorry, A$759

Callistemon Sun 15-Mar-20 11:33:37

I'm not sure , I didn't hear that EllanVannin, but I did hear that everyone on benefits in Australia is to be given A$780? However, that was to stimulate the economy.

State pensions in Australia are not automatic, they are a means tested benefit.

EllanVannin Sun 15-Mar-20 11:12:46

On one thread someone had posted that pensioners in Australia were given financial assistance towards buying in groceries. I don't know if this covers all the states but whichever state it is it's a kind and helpful gesture to many as they approach their Autumn.

" Lock us away " is our war-cry. sad

mcem Sun 15-Mar-20 11:00:02

Cristiano Ronaldo is opening his hotels as hospitals to treat the virus and is footing all bills to run them.
Where are our philanthropists?