A practical idea that was introduced in Ireland shows altruism
at its very best. Residents of a particular village were aware of the needs of
some villagers. Most of the people were well off, but there were a few who had
to struggle to make ends meets. Parents with lots of children to feed, single
mothers and even grandparents caring for their grandchildren. The idea behind
this project is that when people go to the stores, they were reminded to think
of those less fortunate than them, and while buying their goods, they were
encouraged to buy an extra can of soup, or beans, or corned beef, or whatever,
and then place it in a box outside the store. Nobody would ask any questions or
inquire about who is using the goods from that box. It was left there, full of
cans and food goods. Parents who could not afford to buy food would use what
was available on that particular day. By the evening the box would be depleted
and by next morning it would be full again. This does not reflect poverty, but
it simply reflects altruism, people caring for people. Neighbors helping neighbors.
Christians caring for each other.
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