Weekend Requests: Jump In: Sarah is rushing to prepare the Pantry for the summer rush – school and college starting up, people in great need, others are very busy. We are holding ground, thanks to the Army of Good and the loyal volunteers, farmers, and gardeners. It’s also clear that the busy season is slowing Amazon’s delivery speed; it’s taking a little longer to process orders—one reason I won’t take Sunday off.

It is a tough time to be a food Pantry; this one is doing well and holding on. There are definitely more empty shelves. We have a bargain for a popular item with empty shelves: $2 Peanut Butter spread.

Photo above, Faces Of The Volunteers: Tony, a soft-spoken hero truck driver and repair whiz at the Pantry.

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The weekend requests reflect the season, as always:

Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes with Onions,  Celery & Green Papers, (Pack of 12 cans), $16.11.

Alberto VO5 Cream Shampoo, Pack of 5, $12.00.

Sparkle Pick-A-Size Kitchen Paper Towels, 660 Sheets, $7.92.

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Special weekend request:

365 by Whole Foods Market, Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, $2.39. A popular food, the Pantry is out of it.

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The Creamy Peanut Butter shelf this morning. It’s one of the most popular food items for the Pantry families.

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Thanks mostly to good people, this turned out to be one of the Pantry’s worst and best weeks. Their food bank has warned them that supplies are being drastically reduced. The Pantry is showing its strength to its community and the world beyond; it is resilient and determined.

We are slowly but surely stacking the shelves, and thank you. There are not enough words to show gratitude for what the Army of Good is doing. The Pantry volunteers are amazing. The two are working wonderfully together.

The Army of Good came through. Most of the shelves in the main store section were full. We helped the Pantry hold the line. It feels good.

Sarah says the Canned Chicken is on the way, and Betty Crock mixes have arrived as well. We are hoping to get shampoo soon. We’re all out. She is especially grateful for this week’s support.

This morning, boxes of bathroom and hygiene equipment arrived. Cereal is still coming in. The Pork Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup is also coming in in substantial numbers.

Thank you! You are keeping good alive.

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Special thanks to the Army of God. This is one of their most difficult weeks yet for the Food Pantry, and you have saved the day again, along with the hard-working, committed Food Pantry volunteers and local farmers and gardeners. 200 pounds of food arrived last week from the Army of Good. More are on the way.

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 This is what joy is about.

What hurts to see.