I was representing Food for Others at the James Lee Community Center's Second Annual Fall Festival in Falls Church last week. Food for Others and many other community-resource groups had been invited to set up tables at the festival's outdoor site, to acquaint people with our programs. It was an afternoon spent chatting with community members who were interested in what we do - a great opportunity. At events like this, I usually ask people who come up to the FFO table to spread the word about Food for Others and its several ways to provide food to families in need. "Do you know about Food for Others?" is my introduction, and if the other person shows interest I tell them the basics of who we are and what we do. But last week my introduction led to an unexpected response. "Yes, I know all about Food for Others," replied one woman. She told me that FFO had helped her through some hard times not so long ago, and she lavishly praised FFO for being there for her. "Now things are a bit better," she said. "I don't need help any more, but I know that there are still a lot of people who do." She smiled and nodded, pressed some bills into my hand, and strolled to the next table.
