Pay it forward if you can — it shows we’re all in this together

QHaving been disheartened over watching long food lines across the country on TV lately, I wanted to do something. As a retiree, widower and comfy, I received my stimulus check last week, turned around and sent my check for $1,200 to the Second Harvest Food Bank at their San Jose address you mentioned.

Paying this forward makes a lot of sense and I hope the dollars go a long way.

AWhat a terrific action you took, one that will help others.

For every $1 donation it receives, the food bank can leverage that into much more. The food bank also needs volunteers to sort food in its warehouse or to pass out food boxes in low-contact areas.

QI’ve just sent off $100 to my favorite local charity. I have heard from a couple of friends that they would do the same immediately.

Giving to those in more need than myself, that’s what’s important. I hope others feel the same. — Paul Page

AYour donation will be much appreciated. Others do feel the same. Last month, I wrote that energy experts predicted gas prices, then at a state average of $3.04 a gallon, would fall as much a 50 cents a gallon by the end of April. Gas was down to $2.77 as of Friday. A reader said he would donate $50 to my favorite charity if gas fell to a state average of $2.54 or lower in April.

“Either way, charity wins,” Dale Allison wrote.

AFrom another reader …

QIf you have to pay off that bet, I’ll donate $50 on your behalf to any organization of your choice. — Allan Maclaren

ADale and Allan, see what you started.

QI saw the column about taking gas money savings and making a donation. I agree and would add that another way to put that money to good use is to continue to pay small businesses as you would have before the pandemic.

Gardeners, small local eateries, house cleaners, and others would benefit greatly. — Gene Dorsa

AThat they would.

QI have a 1978 21-foot cab over a motor home that I want to donate to Chamberlain Children’s Center in Hollister for staff exposed to COVID-19 to use. There are 75,000 miles on the Chevy truck 350 engine, but I have not driven it in five years since my husband died.

The tires are very old, but only have about 6,000 miles on them. Could it be safely towed from Menlo Park? Would a oneday driving permit be needed? I’d be willing to cover costs. Please help. I can’t get answers anywhere else, and they need this ASAP. — Ali Jennings, Menlo Park

AThe DMV and I are on it. Chat with Gary Richards at noon Wednesday at www.mercurynews.com/ live-chats or contact him at Facebook.com/ mr.roadshow.