Sorry to ask, but I’m afraid I’m running very low on food cards at a time of need for some of the Mansion aides and the rescue families. One aide’s husband is very sick, another’s child is sick, another is sick herself.

Beyond that, we need food cards for several refugee families who are insecure, not eating three warm meals, and spending food money to keep their children’s clothes and in school.

This is hard to see, but I’m always buoyed by the help we give. In addition to choosing between food and tuition, some of these families are choosing between tuition and heat.

The meager benefits they received in the past were eliminated by the Trump administration last year, and their city and county benefits are also being slashed, due to budget cuts.

I’m asking for help in purchasing Wal-Mart gift cards.

They are easy to purchase and can be used for food and necessities like toothpaste, toilet paper, tampons, and deodorant. They can be purchased in any amount.

Purchases over $400 needed to be activated when you receive an e-mail requesting activation. It is simple, just a click.

I’m sending all but three of my remaining cards out tomorrow. Each of the ones I have is for $50. You can buy the cards in any amount here.

They need to be sent to my home address, Jon Katz,  2502 State Route 22 Cambridge, N.Y., 12816.

I know some of you are not comfortable purchasing things online.

If you prefer, send me the money via Paypal, [email protected], or Venmo, [email protected].

You can also send a check to Jon Katz, P.O. Box 205, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816.

I see some light at the end of this tunnel.

The refugee families are beginning to be vaccinated and some of their halted jobs opening up. We have gotten them this far, just a short way to the finish line.

No hard-working American family should be struggling to feed their children and choose between school and dinner.

Thanks for helping, the Army Of Good has come through every time, but I never take it for granted. You can buy the cards here.

Don’t be afraid to make small donations. They add up. The big ones are nice too.