Vatican McDonalds to Feed Homeless

[Open Heart]

McDonald’s said Thursday (Jan. 12) that it is working with the archbishop who dispenses charity on behalf of Pope Francis to provide 1,000 free lunches to the homeless who live in the area around the Vatican every Monday starting next week.

A company spokesman said the Italian charity Medicina Solidale, which offers medical care to the poor, had approached the global hamburger chain to request the weekly donation. Volunteers from the charity will collect the meals from the restaurant, which is near the square, and distribute them.

http://religionnews.com/2017/01/12/mcdonalds-next-to-vatican-to-offer-free-meals-to-the-homeless/

 

[Michie]

That's good. Something is better than nothing. I just wish the food was real food.

 

[Martinius]

You can bet that members of the Curia will be no where near McDonalds on those Mondays. They won't want to be mixing with the homeless and hungry. But the Pope just might show up.

 

[AvilaSurfer]

That's good. Something is better than nothing. I just wish the food was real food.

What exactly do you think McDonald's serves? Sawdust?

 

[Michie]

What exactly do you think McDonald's serves? Sawdust?

A bunch of chemically laden processed food that is very bad for you. That's what they serve.

 

[Martinius]

A bunch of chemically laden processed food that is very bad for you. That's what they serve.

I had the same thought. Maybe they will provide salads or some good Italian pasta.

 

[Michie]

I had the same thought. Maybe they will provide salads or some good Italian pasta.

We can hope! I know McDonalds vary by the regions they are in. I just hope it is good food and nutritious.

 

[Open Heart]

What exactly do you think McDonald's serves? Sawdust?

Processed food-LIKE substances.

 

[jerrygab2]

A bunch of chemically laden processed food that is very bad for you. That's what they serve.

It's still has real food. The French fries are potatoes and the meat is real.

 

[Open Heart]

A bunch of chemically laden processed food that is very bad for you. That's what they serve.

I have no idea what's in their Strawberry Smoothie, but I know it's very very little strawberries. I imagine it's mostly high fructose corn syrup, some kind of chemical thickener, and other chemical colors, preservatives, etc. No matter how good it looks on the Marquee, I have to resist.

 

[Open Heart]

It's still has real food. The French fries are potatoes and the meat is real.

McDonalds Beef: Is in fact 100% beef. But don't get me talking how horrible the bun is for you.



The french fries are made of:
– Potatoes (using Monitor pesticide)
– Canola oil (most of American canola oil is GMO)
– Hydrogenated soybean oil – similarly most American soya is GMO, the hydrogenation process also makes the oil more saturated than in its natural form.
– Sunflower oil
– Natural beef flavor [wheat and milk derivatives].
– Dextrose – a type of sugar.
– Sodium acid pyrophosphate – a colouring agent, unfortunately not recommended for digestion.
– Citric Acid used as preservative.
– Dimethylpolysiloxane – an anti-foaming agent.
– TBHQ – a petroleum-based preservative.
– Vegetable oil for frying – a blend of 7 ingredients including: canola oil, corn oil, soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil with tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), citric acid, and dimethylpolysiloxane.
– Salt (silicoaluminate, dextrose, potassium iodide).

 

[Michie]

One thing I know from being involved in my local mission is little consideration is taken as far as diabetes and nutrition but the point is filling the belly. I see little as far as real food unless there is a donation of venison and fresh vegetables. And many homeless already have massive mental and physical health issues coming in.

 

[Michie]

Btw- it may be 100% beef but it is prepackaged and chock full of flavor additives and preservatives. They do not call fast food frankenfood for nothing.

 

[jerrygab2]

Well no matter I will always love McD's and other fast food places, you only live once if you can't enjoy life might as well kill yourself

 

[Michie]

One word. Stewardship.

Well no matter I will always love McD's and other fast food places, you only live once if you can't enjoy life might as well kill yourself

 

[Martinius]

We can hope! I know McDonalds vary by the regions they are in. I just hope it is good food and nutritious.

My first thought when I saw this was that the homeless would be saved from starvation, but just killed more slowly by junk food. But it is only one day each week, so think of it as a questionable treat.

 

[jerrygab2]

No matter. I will fight for fast food forever

 

[AvilaSurfer]

Contrary to popular myth, McDonald's serves 100% beef with no additives and no preservatives. Many products have high sugar and high fat content, and a steady diet of fast food is a bad idea. But the idea that McDonald's serves fake food or food that's full of filler, is just a plain lie.

 

[Michie]

Contrary to popular myth, McDonald's serves 100% beef with no additives and no preservatives. Many products have high sugar and high fat content, and a steady diet of fast food is a bad idea. But the idea that McDonald's serves fake food or food that's full of filler, is just a plain lie.

It's horrible food. Anyone remember that documentary about McDonalds? Why have they tried to reform their menu?

 

[AvilaSurfer]

It's horrible food. Anyone remember that documentary about McDonalds? Why have they tried to reform their menu?

We're all entitled to our opinions.