Message From The Army Of Good: “Thank you for all you do to help others! Enjoy your gifts and donations.” From Lisa C. Hatch.
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The Pantry is in some trouble today; everything on the Wish List is either out or just about out. The three items below are the most urgent for Sarah, but I included the others on the list with links in case anyone wishes to browse and possibly help. Thanks a million. It’s like Russian Roulette at times. Sarah never knows how many people will show up for help – it varies wildly – or how much food is coming from the Food Bank. Every day is a guess. Traffic was very high this week as inflation rises. The Pantry can’t afford to buy a lot of stock. It’s hit or miss. Hopefully, we can help.
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There has been only one serious national survey of food pantries and how they are faring in America’s food crisis after billions of dollars in food aid have been cut. The survey, by the New York Times, found that America’s estimated 60,000 food pantries and meal programs are “quietly dying” by drastically reducing their hours, shrinking their food portions, or turning people away due to exhausted resources.
Inflation and high food-at-home prices are triggering a massive influx of fully employed workers and individuals who are using food banks for the first time because their paychecks can’t go far enough.
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I was sad to read that, but happy and proud to say the Cambridge Food Pantry is not quietly dying, reducing its hours, shrinking its food portions, or turning people away. They have a supportive community, wonderful volunteers, some generous local donors, a creative and competent leader, and, just in time, the Army of Good.
The Pantry is struggling; they have lost grants and corporate support.
But they are holding firm, and I am grateful to be a part of that and thankful to the Army of Good for supporting the Pantry so faithfully.
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Sarah’s requests for today, June 2, 2026. Pasta, Pasta…Favorites All, but these three below are the most urgent; the others are close to running out.
Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs (Pack of 4), $4.97.
Pork Ramen Noodles, (24 Pack), $18,03.
Velveeta Shells and Cheese, Instant Noodle, 24-Packk), $18.03.
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Here are the other items the Cambridge Pantry is running out of Please help if you can.
Speed Stick Men’s Deodorant, 4 Pack, $9.38,
Lady Speed Stick Deodorant for women (4-pack), $6.78.
Amazon Liquid Hand Soap, $4,69.
TeamFar Kitchen Utensils Set of 8, Non-Toxic, $17.99.
Heftel Slider Storage Babs, Quart Size, $3.87.
Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs, $4.97.
Maruchan Ramen Noodles, Pork Flavor, 24-Pack, $18.03.
Vellveeta Shells and Cheese Mac, 3 Boxes, $6.72.
Better Crockee Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix (Pack of 9), $11.49.
Better Crocker Chocalte Chip Cookie Mix, $16.11.
Pampers Diapers, 21 Count, Size 6, $16.11.
Campbell’s Chunky Soup (Can of 8) Chili Mac, $17.20.
Campbell’s Chunky Soup, New England Clam Chowder, $17,20.
Seattle’s Best Coffee, Dark Roast,3 Bags, $1974.
Amazon Brand Presty Facial Tissues (Boxes of 66, 264 Count, $5.96.
Amazon Baby Wipes, 9 Packs of 90 Count, $$18.70.
V8 Splash Flavored Juice, $2.38.
Cranberry Juice Cocktail, $2.25.
Amazon Grocery Lemonade $2.09.
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Running low on clam showder.
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You can help the Cambridge Food Pantry at any time, especially these days, by browsing the Amazon Cambridge Pantry Food Wish List, which is continuously updated. Everything on the list is urgently nee ed. 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 items on the Wish Li ts. Your help makes an enormous difference; you are very much apprecia ed. We give what no one else can.
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Thanks to the People of Joy – the Army of Good, and the Cambridge Pantry Volunteers, warriors of good.
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More Joy, thank you.
Even the gluten-free shelf is running out.
Sarah and Terry are checking the stock that just arrived from the Food B nk. Sarah wasn’t happy.”It’s no one thing, she s id. The first three are the most urgent, but we need everything on the list.”