It’s always amazing to see the hearts and spirits of the Army of Good in action. This morning, Sarah reported that the pantry was entirely out of canned corn, her favorite vegetable.  She had ordered four cases from the state food bank, but none on the truck came yesterday. She cares very much about stocking her shelves well and the people who depend on what’s on them. She was upset.

Sarah cares. She was almost giving up on it,  but I figured out the numbers (very rare for me, with my Iphone calculator), and I knew we could do it and replace the 96 she didn’t get.

We did a lot better than that.  I hated to give up. It was right up our alley, and I love emergencies like that; we have to figure out who we are. They meant this when some monks in 1941 said people of good heart and faith needed to rescue love. Here we are again, and you are doing it.

The corn sold for $5.94, and the six-pack options were sold out. Amazon offered single canned corn sales for less than a dollar. As of 4:30, I got this message from Sarah:

“So great! The Army of Good made my day. I took off the link for six packs,” said Sarah. “You people are awesome!” This is true. Working with the people who would do that without a blink or complaint is a joy and gift.

People can still buy a single can for less than a dollar, and they will be used quickly. Don’t worry, they will be put to good use. But they have enough for right now. Even Sarah was happy, and she took the pantry very seriously.

I want to thank you for your wonderful spirit and generosity. I don’t have words, and that is a rare thing for me. You lift my heart, burnish my soul, inspire others, enhance community, and remind me what America is all about. This is what being human means. For the umpteenth time, thanks.

I’ll be at the pantry with my camera when the cans arrive. You deserve to see them. THANK YOU! You are a blessing to the world.