Candi and her husband are the loving parents of two sons – Isaac, 10, and Stephen, 12. Later this month, their family will be among those celebrating Thanksgiving in the Delaware Valley. But a special Thanksgiving meal may be more meaningful to them than most.
At one point, Candi wondered whether her family would lose their house. They had faithfully paid their mortgage for years and were getting close to owning it outright.
Candi’s husband unexpectedly lost his human resources job. She said that after 27 years with the company, his layoff was a major blow – both emotionally and financially.
At one point, Candi wondered whether her family would lose their house. They had faithfully paid their mortgage for years and were getting close to owning it outright.
For as long as they’d been together, Candi and her husband had taken steps to live within their means. Thankfully, they hadn’t accumulated any debt. But as their savings dwindled, it soon became clear that even their good financial habits wouldn’t shield them from going hungry if their situation didn’t change soon.
Worried that she wouldn’t be able to feed her kids much longer on one paycheck, Candi began searching on the Philabundance website for help. She was familiar with the organization because her family had previously donated.
It would be humbling for anyone to go from being a donor to a recipient, but Candi was glad she reached out for help. It was worth it to be able to bring home good, healthy food – including lots of fresh produce – for her growing boys.
This holiday season, we want to thank you on behalf of parents like Candi. Your generosity ensures your hardworking neighbors can escape hunger now and in the coming new year!