“Give and it shall be given to you. For whatever measure you deal out to others, it will be dealt to you in return.”—Luke 6:38
Valaida Fullwood’s 2011 book, Giving Back: A Tribute to Generations of African American Philanthropists is a beautiful collection of stories, cultural traditions, and values that are deeply embedded in African American culture. The book and Valaida’s passion for generosity were inspired by Valaida’s Aunt Dora who, after retiring from work at church, heard the Lord tell her to feed the hungry during a silent prayer retreat. In her seventies she founded Our Daily Bread Kitchen in Asheboro, North Carolina, which serves over 20,000 meals per year to the hungry.