Saturday, October 5, 2013
Government Shutdown Day 5 - How You Can Get and Give Help
Everyone is full of doom and gloom about the government shutdown. While I can't necessarily blame them, I don't really care to add my voice to that mix. Instead, here are a couple of things to be aware of, especially if you are a military member or dependent.
1. No Commissary? Try Sam's Club
Since all stateside commissaries are closed during the shutdown, Sam's Club has gracious offered a free (temporary) membership to anyone with a military ID. We don't have a Sam's Club membership, but are planning on taking them up on this offer!
2. USAA Loan
According to their website, USAA is "ready to offer a zero-interest, 0% APR payroll advance loan to affected members if the next federal budget issue — the debt ceiling — disrupts pay to active-duty service personnel." Keep this in your back pocket, in case you end up needing help.
3. Give.
This would be an awesome time to donate to a local food pantry. Go through your cupboards and pick up a few extra things at the grocery store. Since government programs (including WIC) are shutdown/delayed, people may be going hungry. Not sure where one is? Use this handy website to find one close by!
And now let me just hop up on a soapbox for a moment: I have often heard Christians complain about government programs. When questioned about all the verses in the the Scriptures about helping the poor, they say that it should be the Church's job, not the government's. Well, right now is that time for all those people to step up and live out what they said.
How are you dealing with the shutdown? Have you felt the effects?
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Noah and I went to Sam's Club yesterday! It was really crowded. It's just the two of us so it felt weird buying in bulk but we purchased only non perishable food items so we don't have to consume them quickly. I would definitely advise people to take them up on the offer as well.
ReplyDeleteI heard Costco also joined in on the free access as well. So if there's a Costco closer, you can go try that out too.
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