Grandpa,
I am retired and disabled. I have a health care worker who comes to my home four days per week to help me with various chores and personal hygiene issues. She takes one day a week to go to (a food pantry). My neighbor recently told me that this health care worker was at the pantry to get food for herself and as a proxy for me. She is double-dipping and using my name as a recipient. I called her employer and they told me that there is nothing they can do about it. Even if I change aides, she still has my information. Warn your readers about this kind of scam.
Grandpa says: Okay. I have done my part; my readers are warned. Did you do your part by calling the pantry and informing them? Did you do your part by calling the police to report the identity theft? It is not your place to gather evidence to prove the claim, it is your part to inform the authorities and let them investigate. They are, after all, the professionals. Then, to be sure all bases are covered. Call the Social Security personnel and let them know that one of their contracted agencies said they could do nothing about this form of theft. You will see some action taken.
Grandpa,
“I am disabled and use the electric carts in the grocery store. I am glad that they are available. However, I have two gripes about them. First is when I see young mothers using them to carry a baby in the basket while shopping. It is rude and inconsiderate. It is a safety hazard for the baby.
The second complaint I have is with other handicapped individuals who will use a cart and then return it to the parking area and not plug it in. It is very annoying and stressful to need a cart and find some inconsiderate person used up the battery and was too self-absorbed to think about the next user.
Persons like that do not deserve the convenience having the carts available.
Grandpa says: I printed the pertinent parts of your letter. I had to edit out quite a bit or your original letter because it was not germane to the topic.
I agree with you about the inconsideration of the those who misuse the carts. I can understand that there are some who physically cannot manipulate the plugs to recharge the carts. Instead of assuming that it was an inconsiderate person who did not plug in the cart, try presupposing it was a person who could not plug in the cart. Be grateful that this person was able to get out and do their shopping. That will help improve your day. Trust me on this one.
Grandpa says: Thank you to those who helped keep the pantries stocked this past Winter. Hunger is a year-round problem. Please continue to support food pantries. You will never know how much your contributions may have done for the children, the elderly, and families in distress. God bless.
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