It was advertised as Keep Calm, Mental Health but, it wasn't at all what I was expecting. Nevertheless, it was still a positive experience. Sponsored by the Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM), some basic human needs were being offered. It is my understanding that GBM sponsors this service every third Friday of the month.
From their website ; "Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM) was founded in 1969 in response to urgent human and justice needs in the greater Birmingham area. GBM is a multi-faith, multi-racial organization that provides emergency services for people in need and engages the poor and the non-poor in systemic change efforts to build a strong, supportive, engaged community and pursue a more just society for all people."
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| Human needs being unmet can cause stress, anxiety and mental anguish. GBM is there to help those in need. Volunteers and recipients work together to close the gap of these stressors. (faces have been covered for privacy) |
Though food was issued to those in need (not pictured) a food truck was also available. Voter Registration as well as Covid-19 vaccinations were also available. The Jefferson County Community Workforce - Senior Division was there along with a representative from Medicare. I've attended some of the programs sponsored by the Sr. Division and have found them to be beneficial.
Good Health To Be Hail labels itself as, "Alabama's first fully kosher plant based whole food-soul food cafe" They are located in Bessemer, Alabama and also house wellness products.
Those are Huge boots 👢to fill.
I made a purchase of vegetarian hotdog, sweet potato chips and alkaline water. On such a hot day I was able to park under a tree and consume my vegetarian meal. I chose sweet potato chips instead of the plantain chips because I've had sweet potato chips before and I like them. The hot dog was a different taste that I'd have to get used to but since I'd had no breakfast, it was good with the stone ground mustard I added. Alkaline water 😲 I was not familiar with. According to what I Googled it's supposed to act as a pro-antioxidant along with some other positives. Yet, there are those who point out negatives.
It was hot.
I was thirsty.
I drank the cold water.
End of that story
I enjoyed the experience and what GBM represents.
That's it***
