Although we all have difficult days, I always try to stay very positive and look for the good in people. For this week’s article, I wanted to do something fun and searched the web for a June calendar that shows acts of kindness. I was surprised to find a nice one on my first try.

Below comes from ordinaryandhappy.com/kindness-june-calendar.

“A little kindness can make a big difference. Our June kindness calendar encourages a simple daily act of kindness to spread positivity, joy and encourage others to feel a part of something,” according to the website. “We can show kindness in so many ways. See how many of these you can do in June. Encourage friends and loved ones to do the same, and then see the impact kindness can have.”

This is the June calendar, prefaced by the June date.

“1. Make a list of things you can easily do that would help others. 2. Take cookies or cupcakes to work. 3. Send thank-you messages to three people in your life. 4. Reach out to a friend who needs someone. 5. Send a postcard to family or friends who don’t live in the same city as you. 6. Offer to mow an elderly neighbor’s lawn.

“7. Put together a gift basket for someone. 8. Try to smile more today. 9. Compliment at least one person today. 10. Get coffee for a coworker or a friend. 11. Talk to at least one new person today. 12. Listen to people without interrupting. 13. Volunteer for a local charity.

“14. (Flag Day) Volunteer as a tutor or mentor. 15. Say ‘thank you’ to people today. 16. Let someone go ahead of you in line. 17. Share your favorite uplifting movies or books with a friend. 18. Offer to help a friend with something they need. 19. Send a friend a gift card just because. 20. Offer to babysit for a friend or family member.

“21. (Father’s Day and first day of summer) Host a barbecue for family or friends for Father’s Day. 22. Send a loved one an encouraging message today. 23. Do something kind for yourself today. 24. Make an uplifting playlist for a friend going through a difficult time. 25. Walk a neighbor’s dog (if they need help). 26. Take some baked goods to an elderly neighbor. 27. Plan a brunch or get-together with friends.

“28. Participate in a beach or park cleanup day. 29. Put together a care package for someone. 30. Donate things you no longer need.”

I hope you found this enjoyable and will do some of the items.

These are the April 2026 Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative pantry attendance statistics compared to April 2025 (in parentheses). They are very similar. We have guests who attend monthly, some only come when they have transportation, and others are first-time guests.

Totals: households, 322 (309); children, 424 (412); adults, 538 (555); seniors, 237 (234). Total people served in April were 1,199 (1,201). New households totaled seven, with 26 total people (one household with four people).

WCHI is honored to help low-income Whitehall-Coplay School District residents who need food. There is no shame in asking for help.

Call 610-442-1355 for more information on what is required and to schedule an appointment. The pantry is open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m. the second and third Thursdays of the month by appointment only.