Joy occurs at the exact moment a person realizes that their private abundance—whether of money, time, skills, or attention—matches a need in the world, and they have the power to help heal it. Thank you.
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Great news from Sarah and the Cambridge Food Pantry. “The shelves are filled,” said Sarah. “Our people so look forward to Velveeta Cheese. On our pasta shelf, it’s always, always the first to go.”
Thanks once more, Army of Good, for filling our shelves. We have filled more than 20 Wish Lists and a score of empty shelves. You have made many people smile in the midst of a difficult time. I’ve added Velveeta Shells and Cheese below; it disappears from the shelves quickly.
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Sarah’s requests for today July, Monday, July 13, 2026.
Ben’s Original Ready Rice, Jasmine Rice, Easy Dinner Side (Pack of 4),$9.98
Chef Boyardee Mini Spaghetti and Meatballs (Pack of 4), $5.72
Contadina Tomato Sauce With Italian Herbs (Pack of 12 Cans), $17.76.
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P.S. Today, Sarah is removing the Velveeta Shells and Cheese Macs, $6.72. It’s the most popular food offering in the Pantry community. Its shelves are stacked, but she knows it won’t last long, and the Food Banks do not offer Velveeta products. If it’s possible, maybe we can send a few more for storage. They’ll need them shortly.
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On the front lines, Wanda, Maria, Terry, the Pantry Front Line
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The Pantry needs more help than ever. We can help the 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 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 regularly buy particular items they see on the wish list. Your help makes an enormous difference; you are very much appreciated. We give what no one else can. We try to do what is asked for by those who need it.
Every bit helps.
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Sally and Joan unpacking the produce donated to the Pantry.
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The Pantry needs more help than ever. We can help the 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 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 regularly buy particular items they see on the wish list. Your help makes an enormous difference; you are very much appreciated. We give what no one else can. We try to do what is asked for by those who need it.
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You have brought much joy to hundreds of people. These are hard-working average people, just like us. They work until they just hit the wall.
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Ready to open the doors.