Food pantry support is not a place to rest on our laurels, but you did a heroic job of helping out over this holiday weekend. Thanks to you, the pantry shelves are full.

. Hunger in America is real, severe, and getting worse. This was a historic weekend for the Cambridge Food Pantry. The Army Of Good answered the call and replenished the empty shelves in two days. The pantry volunteers and staff rode a spectacular and colorful float in the town’s Memorial Day parade.

It was a smashing success.

Back to reality.

– Sarah left the wish list empty for one day- Sunday –  in honor of the Army of Good.

She’s back at work today, asking for help getting two more items she has run out of, and the people who come to the pantry miss.

We have also discovered happily that many of you like to buy more than one thing at a time. That is wonderful, and please feel free to do so. I will post the main link for the Cambridge Food Pantry Wish List daily so people can browse and buy additional items and the ones requested.

Today, two requests:

The first is:

Split Peas: 365 Whole Foods Market, Peas Split Green Organic, 16 Oz packet, $3.99.

The second item is  Zatarians Rice Pilaf, 6.3 oz (Pack of 8).

The link will be the same if you wish to purchase other or additional items.

We can’t thank you enough for your support of the pantry. Each of you has made a significant difference in the lives of hundreds of adults and children who urgently need help feeding themselves and their families. Your contributions are invaluable and deeply appreciated. You are making a huge difference.

Sarah Harrington as Hamburger

This afternoon, Maria and I are going to the food pantry. I’m taking photos of the weekly unloading of food from the pantry bank and checking out your donations. Maria will help stack the pantry shelves with the food you sent, which has been arriving all weekend and today.

Thanks again, and I hope we can keep this miraculous momentum going. The need for food support is not slowing down, and your continued support is crucial. You are doing something impactful, and your efforts are appreciated more than you know. Life goes on; please help with the peas and rice pilaf if you can.