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For most of us the bitter cold of Christmas weekend was an inconvenience -- or maybe not. Maybe it was nothing more than an excuse to stay home, cozy and warm.
But a story out of Lewis County reminds us that for some, the sudden change in the weather was a harsh reminder of what they lacked.
Lewis County Family Resource Network told WBOY its supply of cold weather gear is exhausted, after so many people came looking for assistance that weekend.
"We're taking donations for cold weather gear. Mainly hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, small blankets and we put everything in ziplock bags to protect it from the weather, and anybody who needs something to stay warm, they're welcome to come and take what they need," Lesley Slaughter, Lewis County FRN director, told WBOY.
Surely they are not alone. Organizations across the state are likely facing a similar shortfall, now that they have endured such a rush on the help they are able to provide.
But whether it be someone such as the woman overheard by a newspaper reporter saying "I've got enough coats for the kids, that's all the matters," while she shivered outside, or a day shelter that has run out of necessities after so many people sought refuge, there are still those in need -- and winter has only just begun.
Don't let the spirit of giving fade now that the holidays are behind us, folks. Organizations that help those in need, need us.