Sarah is asking for support for the 150 children in the Pantry’s Backpack program who need food and energy over the weekend when the school food programs aren’t functioning. There are many backpacks to stuff and store, so I hope we can help get these items to the pantry in time for the backpacks to be assembled on Thursday.
We got them a load of chicken soap yesterday (thank you). The remaining urgent needs for them and the backpack program (the food banks can’t help) are cheese ravioli and granola bars. These two items will significantly strengthen the children this coming frigid weekend and improve their hope and morale.
During the pandemic, federal and state governments significantly extended financial support to food pantries, but those supports are now plunging, and the pantries are struggling more than ever.
Despite all the difficulties, I love watching Sarah grow and become sensitive to the Cambridge Food Pantry.
She always asks how to improve the pantry and be more respectful of the members. She is always looking for healthier, handier, and relevant items. She always listens to what they need, not just what others choose. Thanks, and we always support her.
Today, I have photos of the new pet dog and kitchen utility shelf, both purchased with the help of the Army of Good. The pantry banks, the Cambridge pantry, and the people in hunger distress can’t afford to buy these things. You have helped transform the food pantry in many ways, helping needy people.
Below is what the children need for the backpack program – 150 children need weekend food.
Chef Boyardee Cheese Ravioli In Tomato Sauce, 15.0z, 12 Pack, $12.00.
Quake-Chewy Granola Bars, 3 Flavor Assortment, 60 count, 50.70 oz, 0.84 ounce, Pack of 60,$9.99.
(Above, new pet shelf.)
Please consider sending messages of appreciation to the very hard-working volunteers (like Alexis and Kyle) at the Cambridge Food Pantry. You can do this on the Amazon checkout page alongside any Amazon donation. It means a lot to them.
Reminder: you can access the Cambridge Amazon Food Pantry at any time by linking from here or the green pantry button at the bottom of every blog post
The new kitchen utensil shelf is much needed and much appreciated.