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High gas prices don't stop volunteers

nbcnews -- A proposed California gas tax would increase the price you pay at the pump, but a local charity isn't putting on the brakes.

The California State Board of Equalization approved a 3.5 cent increase last week.

Local organizations like Five Cities Meals On Wheels are feeling the pressure.

Volunteers like Gloria Hazell deliver hundreds of meals every week in the Five Cities area.

Volunteers drive hundreds of miles using their own cars and money, but gas isn't cheap.

"It wouldn't stop me, but I think about it," said Hazell.

Meals On Wheels in Pismo Beach is only funded with private donations, so it becomes more of a challenge when the cost of delivering meals jumps.

"It's hard on all of us, but I think there must be some volunteers that it's really difficult," said H

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lesndave Champion Author Texas Posts:3,017 Points:697,155 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 11:17:52 PM Ignore lesndave Report Abuse Glad they aren't letting the price of gas stop them!!!
SVmike Champion Author California Posts:1,569 Points:319,195 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 5:16:19 PM Ignore SVmike Report Abuse my spouse drives for MOW once a week...it is about 30 miles. In her Prius this is about .6 gal, so the 3.5 cent tax is an extra 2 cents per week
me_am Rookie Author Denver Posts:80 Points:242,760 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 8:58:12 AM Ignore me_am Report Abuse Sometime the benefits and the knowing that you are helping someone in need outweighs anything else! Kuddos to all those that volunteer!!
sljbc475 Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,200 Points:868,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 8:45:58 AM Ignore sljbc475 Report Abuse Volunteers to the rescue.
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:6,127 Points:1,368,270 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 8:18:03 AM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse Hats of to those volunteers!
beachd8 All-Star Author Orange County Posts:735 Points:110,680 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 8:02:30 AM Ignore beachd8 Report Abuse I like the idea of donating gas cards to Meals on Wheels. My current work does not give me time to prepare or to deliver meals, but I can find some money to contribute a gas card. In addition, when I buy the gas card from a local high school, it will do double good when the high school gets a charitable contribution from the gas company. :)
beachd8 All-Star Author Orange County Posts:735 Points:110,680 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 7:57:41 AM Ignore beachd8 Report Abuse Charitable donation deductions aren't available to everybody. Some donate anyhow. Years ago I had some awesome experiences volunteering for Meals on Wheels. It gave me the opportunity to get to know some people that I never would have met otherwise. It gave them some face time to chat with someone. Some of my children have also donated time preparing meals. Good experience for them as they interacted with adults while they were still teenagers. Everything isn't about money. Volunteers will still find a way to volunteer.
orphancarguyPE Champion Author PEI Posts:3,821 Points:730,015 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 7:18:16 AM Ignore orphancarguyPE Report Abuse I'm one of those do gooders who volunteer time and fuel for Meals on Wheels. Fuel prices could double, and I'd still volunteer--I'd just have to cut my fuel budget elsewhere. In Canada, that sort of thing is not an income tax deductible expense. Actually donating money to M on W (which I also do) IS a charitable deduction both in the US and Canada. So, if you can't do it, donate. [Edited by: orphancarguyPE at 3/7/2013 8:23:21 AM EST]
AVKZ All-Star Author Kalamazoo Posts:831 Points:291,000 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 7:07:06 AM Ignore AVKZ Report Abuse As gas goes higher, it will affect more decisions.
Skunk63 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,541 Points:554,475 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 6:52:44 AM Ignore Skunk63 Report Abuse Very commendable. But tougher days are ahead for everyone in that state, including nice people like Gloria.
58salty Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:6,588 Points:625,890 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 6:33:36 AM Ignore 58salty Report Abuse It's people like this that make America great. Americans have always helped each other.
335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,361 Points:755,045 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 6:06:14 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse Good for them!
mandoid Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:7,302 Points:1,523,970 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 5:25:38 AM Ignore mandoid Report Abuse good for them, but am so glad i don't live in CA
SUNOIL Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,225 Points:1,921,255 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 5:13:15 AM Ignore SUNOIL Report Abuse Can't give these people enough credit, with those gas prices.
millerin Champion Author Orlando Posts:2,289 Points:477,315 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 5:05:13 AM Ignore millerin Report Abuse blessed people
farmboyTN Champion Author Tennessee Posts:2,249 Points:445,950 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 4:19:34 AM Ignore farmboyTN Report Abuse Good job. The American spirit at work.
pscamp Champion Author Ottawa Posts:3,251 Points:471,885 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 4:06:37 AM Ignore pscamp Report Abuse Good!
CarefulDriver All-Star Author Ann Arbor Posts:560 Points:230,295 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 3:27:30 AM Ignore CarefulDriver Report Abuse interesting.
pricewar Champion Author Ogden Posts:1,920 Points:270,240 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 2:57:37 AM Ignore pricewar Report Abuse Can't feel sorry for California people, they voted for tax increases and those socialist Politicians. But I salute the volunteers for their sacrifice. A job well done!
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,236 Points:1,357,070 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 2:54:06 AM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse As to why some folks prefer the SF area, about 7M, to Topeka, about 1/8thM, I guess the numbers provide a clue. Not that nice weather year round is required to enjoy life, but it does help. Kudos to the volunteers and we see the same support here.
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:13,696 Points:1,687,875 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 2:53:33 AM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse Senior Serve Si Si
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,247 Points:2,139,925 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 2:39:28 AM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse On Mar 7, 2013 1:11:59 AM, bobdec wrote: >Their gas should be paid for Well, stop pontificating and cut Meals On Wheels a check. They could put it to good use. [Edited by: Sneakers55 at 3/7/2013 3:41:39 AM EST]
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:26,871 Points:3,099,750 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 2:30:07 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse bless the volunteers...
APlus Champion Author San Antonio Posts:3,898 Points:987,445 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 2:16:25 AM Ignore APlus Report Abuse Why and where does the CA increased 3.5 cent increase go? How can the general public require a ballot vote before government officials new higher taxes which are pushed on to the consumer? Why will not most government agencies cut down on waste, conferences out of town, fraud, etc first?
SkooterG Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,359 Points:326,935 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 2:04:56 AM Ignore SkooterG Report Abuse It costs more for everybody. And everybody will adjust one way or the other.
Retowered Champion Author Colorado Posts:8,557 Points:2,681,415 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:50:37 AM Ignore Retowered Report Abuse Thank the volunteers for delivering Meals On Wheels. Good job.
tobin2010 Champion Author Topeka Posts:10,503 Points:1,157,505 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:46:58 AM Ignore tobin2010 Report Abuse It would stop me. I would not live in that state. I would have left years ago. I don't understand people. HOW CAN YOU LIVE IN THAT STATE!!!!
DisMusBeDaPlaz Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,390 Points:563,420 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:43:55 AM Ignore DisMusBeDaPlaz Report Abuse Being a volunteer does not prevent you from the tax deductions you are entitled to take when filing your income taxes....it is tax deductible under "Charitable Contributions". The dollar amount for the gas can be deductible (cash), and seperate the miles you put on the vehicle for mileage deductions.
E350 Sophomore Author Florida Posts:118 Points:12,350 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:43:33 AM Ignore E350 Report Abuse Where does the 3.5 cents go?
SnickersDog Champion Author Denver Posts:3,263 Points:676,985 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:42:09 AM Ignore SnickersDog Report Abuse Okay.
Rooster922 Champion Author Wilmington Posts:3,768 Points:652,070 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:37:50 AM Ignore Rooster922 Report Abuse Volunteer's drives by personal satisfaction of accomplishment not gas price.
No1ConMan All-Star Author Memphis Posts:985 Points:210,190 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:34:17 AM Ignore No1ConMan Report Abuse God bless them!
LilRedWagonIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,756 Points:1,551,135 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:26:10 AM Ignore LilRedWagonIN Report Abuse tax deduction for mileage offsets some costs
UseLessGasFolks Champion Author Iowa Posts:5,426 Points:1,291,850 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:25:28 AM Ignore UseLessGasFolks Report Abuse Good people.
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,800 Points:1,426,750 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:19:35 AM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse Just when you think the pump price should go down. The legislature increases the gas tax fifteen cents. Goodbye, cheap gas...
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,925 Points:1,920,910 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:14:50 AM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse Economy slump cut my volunteering couple years ago.
nurdco Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:9,205 Points:1,690,410 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:14:28 AM Ignore nurdco Report Abuse Challenging efficienct driving routes...
bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,949 Points:1,766,795 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:11:59 AM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse Their gas should be paid for
veemotors All-Star Author Alberta Posts:692 Points:65,545 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:11:24 AM Ignore veemotors Report Abuse god bless the volunteers
moregas1966 All-Star Author Columbus Posts:685 Points:135,555 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:09:09 AM Ignore moregas1966 Report Abuse it would stop me
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,699 Points:596,465 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:08:23 AM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse They are a better persons than i...
sprocketsplines Champion Author Washington Posts:1,662 Points:856,640 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:07:26 AM Ignore sprocketsplines Report Abuse Gas cards from the community would provide a measure of relief to volunteers who have been feeling the pinch due to rising gas prices.
ican2step Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:1,666 Points:423,625 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 1:02:25 AM Ignore ican2step Report Abuse Doesn't seem right.
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:14,888 Points:1,587,225 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 12:58:55 AM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse Sorry California but you get what you vote for.
VikingWoman Champion Author Washington Posts:1,244 Points:247,850 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 12:57:51 AM Ignore VikingWoman Report Abuse Thank you to all volunteers.
Ticoman54 Champion Author Miami Posts:7,026 Points:1,488,020 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 12:54:45 AM Ignore Ticoman54 Report Abuse As if gas wasn't already expensive enough...
GAS1251 Champion Author Texas Posts:5,128 Points:1,622,230 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 12:53:15 AM Ignore GAS1251 Report Abuse It slows all of us down.
honkerman Champion Author San Jose Posts:44,138 Points:2,393,095 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 12:52:02 AM Ignore honkerman Report Abuse Energy is expensive, no matter what the purpose of using it is.
tml721 Champion Author Columbus Posts:12,590 Points:2,385,550 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 12:49:59 AM Ignore tml721 Report Abuse yea like those who work in the white house??
gmcgas Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,932 Points:1,710,170 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 12:49:36 AM Ignore gmcgas Report Abuse glad they can keep helping.