Comments about ‘The Bread Lady and 'The Porch' help keep the needy fed’

Great Story! I will be by to donate soon!

This is true compassionate servivewithout strings attached!
In the Wards I have belonged, you had to show or prove your destitute condition to a Bishop or a Releif Society person. You were then told to get help from your family and if that didnt work try government agencies and last come to the church as long as you are not a burden.(Some Wards) do not like the idea that someone is using Welfare facilities or Deseret Industries as it shows a bad reflection on the congregation of individuals seeking handouts.Some Wards were very helpful and gave without question,although fewer than those who didnt.The dark side of SELF Reliance is "SElf"..It tends to promote the idea you are not using your abilities if you seek handouts.Asking of those who have.But the Bread Lady gives without question, without merit,without justification..true charity.
God bless the Bread Lady in the hope that others who "care for others" do likewise without quiet condemnation without regard of circumstance

This a story about a gleaner who leaves excess bread out for anyone who wants it in the area, right? If so, thanks go to the local supermarkets that give away their excess baked goods, as well. Our neighbor in Washington State participated in such a program with local supermarkets, and she would bring back boxes of food--always more than the neighborhood could consume.

Thanks for your great example of unconditional service!!!!!

We are all in some kind of need , my worry is how do you help the people to get to a point of being able to provide for themselves when their is no source for giving anymore?

The effort is commendable - may we remember who provided it first.

I am glad that this newspaper told Shauna's story. I met Shauna a long time ago when she first started doing this great deed. She is an amazing human filled with love for all. She does it for pure altruistic reasons. She never seeks publicity. She does not use this to increase her financial standing. She does this because she cares.

I live in Layton and I have never had to us her help, but I do know about her and where she is lives. I think it is great. I will remember to donate veggies to her from my garden if she will take them.

The above comment from "Welfare, Charity and Compassion" sounds like the person has been asking for handouts for a long time. They seem to know all about working the system to their benefit. Too bad there are those out there who think nothing of constantly taking from their hardworking neighbors.

Thank you for the story. I know that most of us are just a few unlucky turns from having to rely on someone else. What a wonderful woman.

Talk about being judgemental!

I agree with Re: Sounds like...@ 10:46

As a lifelong member of the Church, I have lived in Wards where people in need were treated with compassion, and their Ward family kicked in however they could to help them through the hard times.

And I have lived in Wards where people in need were
at times, resented by well to do individuals who felt put out if they were asked to donate time...and some who relished gossiping about the needy individual, or family, by insinuating that they were lazy, or no account, and trying to take the easy way out.

Many such gossipers never experienced wondering where their next meal was coming from, or if they were going to be evicted, and end up living in their car...if they even HAD a car.

This woman illustrates the Lord's parable of the sheep and the goats. She will, no doubt, be placed among His sheep, and invited to enter into His kingdom, and He will, no doubt, say...'Well done, My daughter. Inasmuch as you have done this for others, you have done it for Me.'

I grew up and still live in Shauna's neighborhood and I know her well. She is one of the most compassionate people that I know and I'm glad she is finally getting some recognition for the work that she does. She not only helps the homeless, but she has come by my house a few times when she has had a lot of excess and asked me to take some of the extra food. I have a full-time job and can buy my own food, but this is just how Shauna is. May God bless her in her continuing efforts to help others in need.

I had the privilege of meeting Shauna when we moved to SL back in 1993. It is great to see another story about her & her tireless service. She is a great example to all of us. God's sweetest blessings to you, Shauna!!

Why do people read an article about a good, kind charitible person, then go on to bash the LDS church, siting examples of when they were not given everything they wanted, without question?
Do they say enough about the countless people and families that are helped every day?
The very reason the church welfare program works so well, and the governments system is such a disaster is that the church encourages people to help themselves as much as possible.
As a result they are able to feel better about themselves and eventually move on to become a productive member of society that can then help others who are in need.
It's always interesting to see and listen to people who demand help, but want to do nothing in return.
Right now, there are a lot of needy people.
And any agency must try to help those truly in need.
Unfortunately there are many who abuse the system as well as the church.
So please don't criticize the church for being careful in using sacred funds that come from the many caring members who trust the Bisop's discretion in the use of them.

This lady is amazing...I work with her and I happened to come across this story because I recognized her face. She brings in Everything to work and that is what we eat. I never knew that she did it for the public too I thoughtg ahe only did it for us at work. I have been working around her for about 4 years and she always brought bread.


Good Job Shauna and God bless your soul.

Re: Why

People are entitled to CITE their own personal experiences. Some have had negative experiences, others have had positive experiences.

I don't see that anyone has complained about not being given whatever they wanted, nor have I noticed in most cases, that people ask for more then a temporary helping hand from the Church.

And considering the fact that the LDS Church requires it's members to fork over 10% of their gross earnings to retain full status and temple privileges...IMPO the onus is placed upon the Church to dig into it's considerably deep pockets and render such assistance
as those members in need might require.

And to remind it's general membership to refrain from complaining about those who might require assistance.

This is not bashing the LDS Church...this is the opinion of someone who is, and has been a lifelong member...and who has witnessed both good examples, and poor examples from the general membership.

Why does the LDS church have to brought into this at all? Let's just take this story for what it is. This woman is an example to our community. You don't have to have great abundance to help those in need. She recognizes that each human life is precious and everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation. She taken what little resource she has and is serving others in dire need. I know I have been moved by this article to open my eyes a little wider and see what I can do to serve others

Good story.

You refer to yourself as a lifelong member, and that you're not bashing the church. Then you continue with "considering the church requires it's members to FORK OVER 10% of their gross earnings".
Then you proceed to vent bitter feelings toward the general membeship of the church....
People do have the right to cite their own experiences.
But in an article that has nothing to do with the LDS church? You and welfare,charity and compassion might try adding graditude to your long list of qualities.

I applaud this lady's service! This encourages me to help others more.

Well done, Ma'am!