The temperature’s rising. The air is heavy. The days are long. It’s the middle of summer and most of us are doing what we can to stay cool—both physically and mentally. Whether it’s with fans, iced drinks, or slowing down the pace of life, we naturally shift into a more relaxed mode.
But for many in our communities, the heat
of summer brings more than discomfort—it brings crisis.
When money is tight and food is scarce,
there’s no such thing as an easy season. Summer means higher utility bills,
kids at home needing more meals, and fewer community supports in place. It’s a
time when food insecurity quietly intensifies—and when food bank shelves often
run low. When I was younger there were no foodbanks only neigbours, friends, and family to help out. Today I can look back and appreciate the support my mom needed to support us, and I thnk that what stood out for me was the compassion of our family and friends as they quietly helped.
We may not notice it at first glance. But the
need is there. And this is where you come in.
Now is the time to respond with something more
powerful than heat: compassion.
Compassion that says, “I see you.”
Compassion that acts, even when it’s inconvenient.
Compassion that understands that real community means no one gets left behind.
Supporting your local food bank during the
summer isn’t just charity—it’s community building. It’s showing up for people
when they’re least likely to ask, and when most of the world is looking the
other way.
And the beautiful thing? It doesn’t take much
to help.
Whether you give food, funds, time, or simply
share this message with others, you’re helping to cool the heat of hardship
with human kindness.
This summer, as the sun blazes on, be the
reason someone feels seen. Be the moment of relief in someone’s hard day. Be
the reminder that kindness still shows up—even when the world is busy doing
something else.
The heat is on—but so is the heart of a
community that cares.
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