I once asked Sarah why Tide and Dryer Sheets were so crucial to the parents of Pantry children. She said smell and cleanliness are essential because if their children don’t smell and look clean, some of their classmates will turn on them, humiliate them, and mark them as poor.
Mothers often give up on food if they can get Tide here much cheaper than at a grocery store.
These items will help the children be accepted when they return to school after the holidays. The mothers insisted that Tide is the only softer substance that eliminates smell, dirt, and stains.
What is unique about this food pantry is that the director listens to these concerns, tries to factor them into her orders, and seeks help.
Research supports this. Tide is the best for stains, smells, and dirt. Part of our mission is to ease the painful choices these families have to make—Tide and dinner, not just one or the other. There is no money to do it all.
Sarah’s requests for today:
Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent Clean Heavy Duty, Original Scent, 24 Loads, 34 fl oz, $5.49.
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