I was offered a place on the Cambridge Food Pantry’s first-ever Memorial Parade Float, but I didn’t think I’d do well as a fruit or vegetable.

I volunteered instead to get up early and go to the pantry and take some photos of the volunteers and workers there early in the morning as they get dressed and climb up on the wagon sponsored by the Cambridge VFW.

The float, a testament to Sarah Harrington’s energy, creativity, and modernization of the pantry, should be a parade highlight. It looks terrific.

I’ll be there in the morning after sunrise; the parade starts at 9 a.m.

P.S. Don’t forget our effort to replenish the Pantry Wish List that got wiped out in the rush of visitors last week:

Details here. We are halfway towards restoring what they need now. Please help if you can. The remaining wish list is here. All of the items have been taken and are badly needed.  There are only seven items left. Thanks, Jon.