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“I Get Food Stamps, But When They Run Out, I’m in Trouble”: Patron Receives Food Assistance While Looking for Work

“I Get Food Stamps, But When They Run Out, I’m in Trouble”: Patron Receives Food Assistance While Looking for Work

by ChauncyneKinion | Oct 21, 2014 | Blog, Serving people

The patron whose story follows asked to remain anonymous, so for purposes of the story, her name has been changed to Katie.  For Katie, coming to GBM for food assistance is temporary. “I enjoy working and I’m looking for a job, but in the meantime, these services help...
“I’ve Been Clean for 3 Years This Past May”: GBM Patron Gets Back on Track

“I’ve Been Clean for 3 Years This Past May”: GBM Patron Gets Back on Track

by ChauncyneKinion | Oct 16, 2014 | Blog, Serving people

The patron whose story follows asked to remain anonymous, so for purposes of the story, her name has been changed to Chelsea.  It is said that you can’t take care of someone else until you can take care of yourself. That’s a lesson Chelsea learned the hard way.  “My...
“I Get Food Stamps, But When They Run Out, I’m in Trouble”: Patron Receives Food Assistance While Looking for Work

$76 in Food Stamps to Feed Family of Four Isn’t Much: GBM Steps in to Help Alleviate Hunger

by ChauncyneKinion | Oct 14, 2014 | Blog, Serving people

The patron whose story follows asked to remain anonymous. For purposes of the story, her name has been changed to Regina.  Regina is no stranger to scraping by. Since her husband passed away three years ago, she’s struggling to support herself, her two adult children,...
“When I get my Business Together, I’m Going to Donate”: Patron Gives GBM the Best Compliment of All

“When I get my Business Together, I’m Going to Donate”: Patron Gives GBM the Best Compliment of All

by ChauncyneKinion | Oct 9, 2014 | Blog, Serving people

The patron whose story follows asked to remain anonymous, so for purposes of the story, his name has been changed to Richard.”I like to be independent,” Richard said in a way that told me that he knows all too well about the false stereotypes placed upon...
“I’m Mighty Grateful for the Food They’ve Given Me”: Patron Works Toward Self-Sufficiency After Time in Prison

“I’m Mighty Grateful for the Food They’ve Given Me”: Patron Works Toward Self-Sufficiency After Time in Prison

by ChauncyneKinion | Oct 7, 2014 | Blog, Serving people

The patron whose story follows asked to remain anonymous. For purposes of the story, his name has been changed to Trevor.  “You could say I lost my way,” Trevor began. His story is one he doesn’t usually tell because he doesn’t like to remember the days that led to...
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