(We didn’t skip a month, we just started naming our Newsletters after the day they came out 😉 )
Spooky season is back again and we hope you are all enjoying the fall weather, wet as it may be! In the month of September, we created and delivered an astounding 643 meals and donated $3,896 in produce and dry goods. This was our highest output of 2022 so far, and it is only made possible through the overwhelming generosity of our donors and volunteers. Thank you for your incredible work.
This Halloween, remember to make it fun for everyone! If you see a child with a blue or teal trick-or-treat bucket, they may be trying to signify that this is a child with autism and possibly non-verbal. That’s ok! They still deserve a treat even if they can’t find the words. Also, keep in mind children with allergies or who are not allowed sugar. A small bag of plastic dinosaurs from the local pharmacy or Dollar Store can really make these particular ghosts and ghouls feel special. A little bit of holiday inclusivity can go a long way.
Happy Haunting!
| La Esperanza y La Colectiva |
| La Esperanza, located on N. Race Street in Georgetown, is a fabulous organization dedicated to assisting Sussex County Latinos on their journey to achieve stability, integration and success. As one of our oldest partners, La Esperanza has many programs available to our Latino community, everything from legal services, mental health support, to family and educational resources. Their fully bilingual and bicultural staff can help guide individuals and families to effectively integrate into the fabric of life in here in Sussex County. One of their newest programs, a joint venture with La Colectiva, is preparing young Latinos for college with English Second Language courses and College readiness resources.“We are going to see more of our students hopefully get ready for college, be admitted and come back to the community and build the pipeline for Latino talent in our state,” says La Colectiva’s Co-Founder Dr. Christine Cannon”The Latino population is growing in Delaware, and the network of resources to help those families must grow with them.” Once a week we share our local glean of vegetable and dry good donations with La Esperanza to support the Wednesday morning Food Pantry Distribution they hold at their Georgetown location where fresh food and canned donations are always welcome. If you or someone you know is in need of Spanish speaking services, or if you would like to learn more, please visit them at the link below. |
Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Bird Feeder! Here’s a cute way to use those garden pumpkins that might be just a little too small to carve. Remember to scoop out the seeds and roast them for a healthy snack full of magnesium and vitamin E. A few wooden dowels and some twine makes great birdwatching for the whole family…and your local squirrels will be happy to handle the cleanup!
Learn to build your own Pumpkin Bird Feeder Here
This summer, large parts of China experienced two months of extreme heat. Hundreds of places reported temperatures over 40°C (104°F), breaking records all over the country. Low rainfall and record-breaking heat are having widespread impacts on people, industry and farming. River and reservoir levels have fallen, factories have shut because of electricity shortages and huge areas of crops have been damaged. The situation could have worldwide repercussions, causing further disruption to supply chains and exacerbating the global food crisis.
It is the longest and hottest heatwave in China since national records began in 1961. According to weather historian Maximiliano Herrera, who monitors extreme temperatures around the world, it is the most severe heatwave recorded anywhere. In parts of the Yangtze, water levels are the lowest since records began in 1865 with 66 tributaries drying up completely. Thousands of factories in the Sichuan province have had to cease operations because of electricity shortages due to lack of the ‘hydro’ part of ‘hydroelectricity.’
China is far from the only place affected by drought. Europe is having what may be its worst drought in 500 years. There is also a drought in the Horn of Africa, and across much of the US and Mexico.
According to a 2021 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, droughts have been increasing as a result of global warming and will become more frequent and severe as the planet continues to warm. There can be no doubt, Climate Emergency, namely rising average temperatures driven by human-generated emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases, is contributing to extreme droughts all over the world.
Here’s What We Can Do
A conservation mindset is the best defense against drought and its associated risks of wildfire, crop failure, energy crises, and more. Whether you’re preparing for a drought or are already experiencing one, here’s helpful tips for saving water.
- Repair leaky indoor and outdoor faucets. A seemingly small leak that drips once per second can waste 2,700 gallons of water a year, according to the American Red Cross.
- Test your soil for nutrient content and add organic matter if needed. Good soil absorbs and retains water better.
- Use the appropriate water level or load size selection on the washing machine and dishwasher. Remember to run these appliances at off-peak hours to minimize energy grid consumption and check your county’s website for green programs and energy efficienct appliance model suggestions.
- Become drought-aware. Keep up with current drought conditions by visiting the National Integrated Drought Information System, and use the Drought Risk Atlas to explore how susceptible your region is to drought.
Stay Hydrated!
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