13 January

The Messages Are Pouring Into The Pantry. The Army Of Good And The Cambridge Food Pantry Find Each Other: The Power Of Love, Kindness And Good

by Jon Katz

The Cambridge Food Pantry and the Army Of Good seemed to have fallen in love. Some people need help, and people who give help, and when they find one another, the world becomes a brighter and lighter place. Both are sacred in their way, and it is the pleasure of a lifetime to be in the middle and watch this reminder of how good human beings can be. “More nice notes from nice people,” says Sarah, “there is a lot of good in the world.”

Once again, I was happily shocked to see the messages of support and thanks pouring in from the Army of Good to the Cambridge Food Pantry. Two opposite ends of the world come together, holding hands for those with nowhere else to go. Yes, people are friendly and good, given the chance. I couldn’t resist posting some of the messages coming into the food pantry from the Amazon checkout pages.

True, Sarah, and you are a part of that good. Look what good you have done. And you, Army of Good, thank you for keeping the light shining in a sometimes dark world. Jon.

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.

Winston Churchill

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.

Albert Einstein

I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.”

Albert Schweitzer
The Song Of The Shirt
With fingers weary and worn,
With eyelids heavy and red,
A woman sat in unwomanly rags,
Plying her needle and thread —
Stitch! Stitch! Stitch!
In poverty, hunger, and dirt,
And still with a voice of dolorous pitch
She sang the ‘Song of the Shirt …
— Thomas Good
From the Amazon checkout page, you can send Sara and the Cambridge Pantry Volunteers messages of hope and appreciation for their work.

Thanks for your help with the backpack program, the Kitchen Utensils, the Woman’s Shelf, and the other items that have meant so much to so many people.  There’s no joy in being poor but much in helping people experiencing poverty.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Email SignupFree Email Signup