One of the reasons we write about Green topics is to make the world a better place for everyone to live. So when natural disasters like Ike render thousands homeless and drain the supplies of local charities, we take notice.

The Capital Area Food Bank is trying to raise $5,000 in 5 days which can equate into $20,000 worth of food for the people inneed. This food will reach the families in Texas and help support the work the Capital Area Food Bank does.

Connie Reece at ChipIn describes the need far better than I could. Please give her article a read or click the ChipIn button below to make a donation.

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