Dear Editor:
RE: Consultation lacking, June 3.
In response to Walter Michalcewicz’s letter, I feel that he doesn’t have respect for the one of every six Canadians that are food insecure, which could be your neighbour going hungry! I’m assuming Michalcewicz has never gone hungry.
As far as his comment of the “little food pantry” being an “eyesore,” I think beauty is in the eye of the beholder and would like to hear other people’s take on that matter as I think the “little pantries” are quite cute.
As far as the critters go, I’ve yet to see a raccoon or mouse carrying a can opener and I’m sure they are made with animals in mind.
I believe it was out of respect and kindness that people are erecting these “little pantries”.
Also I have more faith in our youth to think they are going “to throw the contents into the street”. In consideration of all the “book pantries” around I haven’t seen any books being tossed around! And what kind of neighbours do you have that their children are so willfully destructive?
I would really love to hear others’ thoughts on this matter as I would like to obtain one for my front yard and do my part to help those less fortunate.
In closing, I have great admiration for Stacey Bird by taking initiative to help out her neighbours and others in need! We all need a hero right now.
Tina Buckton,
Elora