Today, we’re going back to basics: Parmesan cheese and a favorite: freshly cut diced canned potatoes. This food pantry stands out by not simply accepting what is given to it by government food banks; it tries to find out what people really want and what they miss.
The government doesn’t consider that. Your support makes it possible for us to do it.
Importantly, it’s about dignity and keeping the spirits of struggling families up. When they bring the things you send to their families, it’s a joyous occasion filled with laughter and smiles; a rare sight in their difficult circumstances. We bring this joy and laughter with every box from Amazon.
I’ve learned that there is something lonely and dispiriting about not choosing the foods you and your family want. We are putting a lot of smiles on people’s faces and their children’s faces, too. They need something to be happy about. Something that will take the fear and shame away.
That’s where we come in.
Cambridge Pantry Director Sarah chose two elemental items—the ever-popular Parmesan Cheese and canned potatoes—to fill a stomach with healthy food. Please help if you can. Sarah never sleeps.
Grated Parmesan Cheese Shaker, 8 oz, $2.96.
Del Monte Fresh Cut Diced Canned Potatoes, 14 Pack, 14.5 oz can, $20.28.
(The potatoes will make a dozen families smile.)
These items, chosen with Care, can make a significant difference in the lives of struggling families.
The Cambridge Pantry Amazon Wish List is updated regularly and is not accessible day or night, every day of the week. When Sarah sees she is getting enough of an item for the next week or so, she removes it from the list, saving people money and encouraging them to browse and make their own decisions about what to send. People like having this say in the good they do.
You can access the food wish list by clicking right here or going to the green button (above) at the bottom of every blog post at any time. It feels good to help other people feel good; these lives are complicated. It’s a great thing to help me sleep when I get to bed.
We’ve filled many shelves, but one of those I’m incredibly proud of is the Woman’s Needs shelf. We’ve filled it for several weeks now, and it is appreciated. We are bringing some light into these homes. The idea that people they don’t know and will never meet care about them is a tonic. They know that people care.
