“Guess what,” Sarah wrote me this morning, “it worked. Ravioli is stocked.” Whew, thanks. “I left it on the list for today; we can always use extra. Can we promote the whole list?” So many things are out.” We can and will do our best. I’ve never seen so many empty shelves.
I went to the Pantry Saturday. The empty shelves stood out. I’ve never seen that before. Sarah never rattles, but I could see she was concerned. The Pantry’s main supplier hasn’t been able to send much in the way of supplies lately. We are filling the void when we can.
She’s asking us to focus first on Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Life Cereal, and Honey Nut Cereal; these affect the children most directly. This is the energy and vitamins they are so often lacking but need so urgently. Whatever you can do will be appreciated. This gets them going in the often tough mornings and gives them strength.
Times are tough and getting tougher. But not tougher than us. I believe we will be standing by all the way to help her in whatever way we can. This is much bigger than us. This is about the soul of our country, and the future of compassion.
Sarah never rattles, but the pressure is visible in her eyes. She hates empty shelves.
Above: Empty cereal shelves.
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Today’s Cambridge Pantry Requests, Plus Anything On The Big Long Wish List:
Quaker Life Breakfast Cereal (3 Pack), $15.90.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal, $2.97.
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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 do what is requested by those who need it.
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Beet and juices. Canned vegetables.
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This isn’t only about food. It is about whether or not we can be a nation that cares for others.
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Joe looking for dinner items. That shelf is almost always full. The meal shelves are shrinking.