Bedlam Farm Blog Journal by Jon Katz

(Kim is a volunteer with a great heart above all.)

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Today’s requests include a mixed bag reflecting the food the pantry families hope to eat again: Baked Beans, Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix, and Canned Whole Kennel Corn.

When the pantry customers come in, Sarah and some volunteers often invite their visitors to sit down and tell the pantry what they and their families want and need.

These talks inform Sarah of her requests, which is why the things we send often disappear quickly—they are wanted, not simply taken or left, which is usually their choice.

Beans and corn are healthy foods that contain protein and other vitamins. Of course, this is a dignity issue, and many customers have come from very different food pantries where they have few or no choices and are not asked what they or their children might want.

Van Camp’s Original Baked Beans, Canned Beans, 15 Oz (Pack of 12), $16.20.

Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix, 6.5 oz (Pack of 9), $13.41.

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Urgent Item BARGAIN PRICE: Amazon Fresh,  Canned Whole Kernel Corn, 12.25 Oz (Pack of 4), $3.20.

Above: What we brought – Ramen and Muffin mixes.

The Amazon Cambridge Pantry Urgent Wish List is accessible anytime, day or night. Click on the links here or use the green button at the bottom of every blog post. Every item on the wish list is urgent and updated several times daily.  Some people are adopting favored items and sending them when they can. Thanks for the messages; the pantry volunteers greatly appreciate them.

We very much appreciate your support.

Sarah and the food pantries don’t get to choose all the foods they want; they often have to accept what they are given and what is wanted. Few of these families have kitchen stoves where they live. Canned foods are essential.

Thanks also for the Betty Crocker mixes that arrived yesterday and the day before. Those shelves are also filled now—see the photo. And the shelves are full again of Spaghetti and Meatballs! Thank you!

Today is a Healthy Day; two canned foods are described as being as healthy as possible for canned foods. See below. I love the idea of two food experts describing these items as one of the best protein sources available.  The canned corn is an AMAZON BARGAIN:

My research, AI: Canned beans are one of the best protein sources if you want to save money and eat healthy. Plus, they last for years and are ready to use for quick and easy meals.

More Research: “Canned corn can also be a great and convenient option,” says Largeman-Roth. Whole-kernel corn in water with no salt is the most nutritious choice.

Items today:

BARGAIN: Fresh Canned Whole Kernel Corn, 15.25 Oz (Pack of 4), $3.20.

Van Camp’s Original Baked Beans, Canned Beans 15 Oz (Pack of 12), $16.20.

Above came yesterday, Army Of Good.

Today’s Urgent Item:

Campbell’s Chunky Soup, New England Clam Chowder, 16.3 Oz Can, (Case of 8), $17.20.

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We filled up the shelves with Betty Crocker mixings this week.

Above are messages of thanks from the Army of Good to the Pantry volunteers, heroes, one and all.

The Amazon Cambridge Pantry Urgent Wish List is accessible anytime, day or night. Click on the links here or use the green button at the bottom of every blog post. Every item on the wish list is urgent and updated several times daily. Thanks for the messages; the pantry volunteers greatly appreciate them.

And we appreciate your support.