While I agree with the sentiment of donating to food banks, it is a kind and generous thing to do. I don't like the way we are accepting foodbanks as a normal part of our society. They should not be needed in a rich country like ours.
Asking parents to choose between a gift for the teacher or donation to a food bank could increase this sort of 'normalisation' of food banks.
On the other hand, the more donations the better, it is a tricky problem.
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