Message From The Army Of Good To The Pantry Volunteers: “Thank you for all the work you do to make the lives of others a little easier.” Vvonne Fish-Kallard.
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True Story: When I first met with Sarah several years ago, I suggested that we do an Amazon Wish List every month or so. Sarah smiled and asked, “What if we ask for help every day. Food doesn’t last long here.”
I gulped, “but I don’t want to put too much pressure on these people,” I answered. “Every day?”
I wasn’t sure how the Army of Good might react.
“Can we try it?” she asked. So we did. The rest, as they say, is obvious. I underestimaged these remarkable people. Much of the country seemed happy about the idea of removing all government support for people in need. What would the AOG people say?
I needn’t have asked. You are making history. When your kids or grandkids ask you where you were during this difficult day, you have a wonderful answer. You will not be forgotten.
We are three years into this wonderful experiment, and in all that time, the Army of Good people- most of whom I don’t know- rallied from all over the country. We are family now, within us, within them. I can’t thank you enough. I will never underestimate these wonderful people. As the country got angrier and crueler, they never once failed to show kindness and empathy. They have always come through. Every time. Thanks.
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Sarah’s Request for healthy vegetables for the Pantry families, Monday, May 4, 2026:
Swanson White Premium Chunk Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat (Pack of 4), $7.19.
Starkist Chunk Light Tuna (8 Pack), Ready To Eat (8 Pack), $7.92.
Del Monte Fresh Cut Sliced Beets (Pack of 12) $14.41.
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Beets, Tuna, and Chicken are as healthy as it gets. Please help if you can.
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Below: In hard times, the pantry keeps getting better. Come and see, and thanks. You made it; the volunteers made it possible.
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Shelf stackers. Volunteers make it all work.
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You can help the Cambridge Food Pantry at any time, especially this week, by browsing the Amazon Food Wish List, which is continuously updated. Everything on the list is urgently needed. You can access the Food List anytime by clicking any link here or by the green button at the bottom of every blog post.
Some people adopt particular items they see by regularly buying them. Your help makes an enormous difference; you are very much appreciated.
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Joy
Find your joy: help other people.
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Sarah goes through every piece of donated produce before putting them out on the shelves.