As always, I want you to see the incredible impact of your actions. That’s how my photography started.

Kim, your role in recording and distributing the Amazon Program is crucial. I walked into the pantry this afternoon just in time to see you open the Amazon boxes that had just arrived from the Army of Good.

I came to the right place. Debate coverage starts at 4 p.m., and I’d rather be there.

Your support has brought immense hope and excitement to the food pantry, sending tens of thousands of pounds of food that food pantries can’t afford and food banks won’t send.

The pantry’s thriving state is a testament to the collective effort of our community, citizens, farmers, supermarkets, donors, and volunteers.  And the army of good, Your support has been invaluable.

The boxes came in from requests made over the weekend – tomatoes, rice, Lemonade, sauces, and detergents (the Tide program was a huge success, thanks.)

But what truly stands out is the collective effort of our community, scattered all over America and Cambridge.

This is a small town; you have delivered great success. So was Tomato Day.

The outpouring of donations from people nationwide has filled the pantry and the hearts of its patrons with the food they desire and the support they need.

This is a testament to the power of collective action, and I am immensely proud to be a part of it.

Together, we are creating a Compassion Revolution, redefining the once-sacred idea that our job as humans is to help those who have no one else to turn to.

There is more to be done, of course, with the coming cold weather, and everything changes. We’ll be there. But today, I wanted you to see what your generosity has done.

Above, the tomato shelf is complete now; it was empty on Saturday.

Turkey gravy and pink salmon in water.

Size 1 diapers. I made some moms very happy.

Kim sorted the Army Of Goods donations and got them ready for distribution.

The Army Of Good has donated this entire table of rice, pasta, Ramen, red beans, Velveeta, Scalloped Potatoes, and Annie’s Rice and Cheese.

The condiments shelf is now empty; we’re on it.

Pasta and Spaghetti Sauce, perfect for the winter.

Lemonade is high on the list of pantry family’s children. It’s the number one drink for pantry children.

I am proud that our Tide campaign paid off. More was still coming in today. Tide will last on shelves for over a few hours for the first time in Cambridge Pantry’s history. Sarah could put some of it away in a closet to come out when the shelves empty.

The Tide will go quickly; it always does. But at least we are giving everyone a fair crack at it.

Tuesday afternoon is a busy day between the Amazon boxes and the New York Pantry Bank. Everything must be cataloged, recorded, unpacked, and stored correctly. And then to it all again two or three times a week.

Kim saves the receipts and says she loves reading the notes you sent.

It is a lot harder than it might work. And this work never, ever stops. When the boxes are opened, they are stocked on the shelves.

Kim has to record every item from the Army Of Goods.

Another individual who has even more significantly impacted the pantry is Sarah, an artist and designer.

She has painted a vibrant and welcoming mural for the pantry customers, a testament to her creativity and compassion.

Sarah’s work has changed the pantry’s physical appearance and emotional atmosphere, making it a more welcoming place for those seeking food support.

Working with her is a great pleasure; her contributions have changed the pantry’s tone and feel.

Sarah has done a brilliant job of brightening and modernizing the pantry and its operation. Her commitment to her patrons is very inspiring to me. Many have told me it is the best food pantry they have encountered.

Thanks for all your support.  It is astonishing what you have done; you have brightened the complex lives of working people who can’t get ahead or keep up with rising prices.

Please feel free to browse the Cambridge Amazon Food Pantry Wish List and donate any inexpensive items.

The wish list is updated many times a day. I would greatly appreciate anything you donate; good foods and products never last long on these shelves.

The button below allows you to access the food pantry wish list anytime, day or night, by clicking on the green button below or the link above. Pantry Director Sarah Harrington updates the list regularly and removes items when enough is sold to fill the shelves for a week or so. Nothing lasts longer than that; the demand is higher.

Psst, I can’t help adding an item that costs less than two dollars and is in great demand by pantry families. While the rest of the country is in near meltdown, we are having a joyous and meaningful day.

Fresh, Yellow Cling Sized Peaches in Fruit Juice, 15 Oz, $1.79.

This will surprise Sarah.