Hi everyone, I’m Celine, and I need to vent about something that’s been bothering me.
My husband Kris and I have been together 17 years, financially comfortable with a good income. But Kris is extremely frugal—so much that he regularly goes to local food banks to get free food, even though we don’t need it.
The first time I saw him coming home with bags of food from the food bank, I was shocked. He said he was “saving money,” but it felt wrong, especially since there are people who really depend on these services.
I tried talking to him, showing him social media posts from food banks struggling to meet demand, but he just said, “There’s enough to go around.”
Recently, I caught him again with a fridge full of fresh food from the food bank. Frustrated, I reached out to the food bank director and explained the situation. They came up with a plan: next time Kris came, they’d have him volunteer so he could see the real need firsthand.
When Kris showed up, instead of grabbing food, he spent the whole day sorting donations and hearing stories from people who truly rely on the food bank. It was eye-opening.
Meanwhile, I hosted a small gathering at home with people who shared their experiences with the food bank. When Kris came back, he listened quietly and finally admitted he hadn’t understood the food bank’s true purpose.
Moved by what he learned, Kris decided to start donating to the food bank to match the “savings” he thought he was making. We also began volunteering together regularly.
This experience changed us both. It taught us the importance of understanding real community needs and giving back—not just taking.
If this story touched you, share it to spread some hope and kindness today.
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