Sergio's Lent Exchange

*Sergio Palacio – a true Kindness Rebel. We love you, Sergio! Image posted with permission.*

Fasting is cleansing…

…and the rewards are unexpected benefits, if not at least tremendously rejuvenating. There are enough documentations on fasting, so we won’t get into it here. Just google it, if you’re curious >

The idea for this Be More! Initiative™ was inspired by another social media post. In that post you’ll learn about a slightly different version of fasting, discovered and shared by Sergio Palacio on March 4, 2019.

Find ONE item each day for the 40 days of Lent, and donate them to a local charity. Do we need to mention that the donations should include only items that are in good condition and intact?

Rid yourself of excess while doing something good.

Do you really need to make 99 cents for a plate, that you now have to pack and carry to the post office? The idea of trying to sell certain things online turns up to be a waste of time and listing fees in many cases anyhow, so you’re doing yourself a favor when you give them away to those who can use them.

The original facebook post by VoucherCodes.co.uk

This collage below gets the idea across. Your donated items should not be discards, but perfectly good wares that will make another person happy to receive them.

*Image by Ingrid Webster, made from components available on open source software. Original artists unknown.*

Now let’s see if this idea will get enough people to act, so it can make a difference for a local charity or family.

And as with everything else, this activity qualifies you to earn KR Points.

As easy as 1-2-3 for you:
	Here’s how to do it:
1	Collect your 40 items of household goods or non-perishable food.
2	Take a photo before you donate your box of items, then take them to the charity or food pantry. If at all possible, take a picture when you hand it over, or after they received it. Download and print the FREE COMMUNITY STAR AWARD!
3	Upload your entry and photos. See the LINKS IN PINK below.

♦ Download and print a FREE COMMUNITY STAR AWARD for you to keep as Souvenir!

Get this Award for participating in Sergio’s Lent Exchange!

Important, please read:

Only use intact household items or non-perishable foods. Do not use products with an expired “Use By” date. Do not donate foods directly to individuals or families, unless you know them well and personally. If you’re not sure, bring them to a local charity, church or food bank.

Give only what you would like to receive

Choose one food item that you really like. Don’t eat it during this 40-day challenge, but instead donate 40 of this same food item to your favorite charity at the end of Lent. Our charity of choice is the Farmworker Council of Palm Beach County.

These people are great, and they help those who harvest our food. If you’re farther away and outside of Palm Beach County, FL, just bring it to your local church, shelter or food pantry.

Farmworker Council of Palm Beach County

1123 Crestwood Blvd., Lake Worth, FL 33460

Phone: (561) 533-7227

http://www.farmworkercouncil.com/

No time limit – do this year round to earn KR Points!

Do this every month or as often as you wish – there are no limits. You’ll earn 350 KR Points each time!

Don’t forget to take a picture to qualify for the KR Points. Use the LINK IN PINK below to upload.

You’ll earn 350 KR Points per any different day. VIP Members of the Love & Peace Society™ and President Members of the Love & Peace Executives™ get 700 KR Points.

You’ll earn 350 KR Points per delivered box of 40 items on any different day (700 KR Points for VIP Members and President Members) and you’ll take pride in your community while making it better!

EASY: Post your entry in our facebook group >

(Alternatively, you can enter and upload your photos here >)

Download and print the COMMUNITY STAR AWARD >

Rules for the Kindness Rebel Program™ and the KR Points™ >

No Purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.

By uploading your images, you state that you own the copyright to these images, and you consent to sharing them on our website. Any persons in your pictures have given you permission to use their likeness and names. For photos of minors, you must have permission from their parents or legal guardians.

Some of your photos may appear on this website or in the Love & Peace Society group on facebook. You can find a log of all entries in the Love & Peace Journal. Just click on the banner below to go to the page for this activity.