Today’s Focus Once Again: Pot Pie Soup.
It was a good week for the Food Pantry and for the Army of Good. “We are stocked on diapers,” says Sarah, and between the Regional Food Bank and us, the Pantry has also stocked the hard-to-get ravioli. We Got Enough Soup Yesterday to stock, she said. Thank you. Today’s bargain: Spaghetti and Meatballs for $1.48.
More good news. Over the weekend, “We know we have all the stuffings and supplies we need for the Thanksgiving giveaway on the 19th,” reported Sarah. Thanks so much for making that happen during such a difficult time. You are the best. You’ve brought joy to hundreds of people on Thanksgiving Day. Sarah doesn’t know yet how much Pot Pie Soup she got. She is hoping for more, just in case. Over the weekend, she got a lot of Clam Chowder and Chilli Mac. Thanks, all.
Last month, the Army of Good sent 1005 lbs of food to the Cambridge Pantry. It made a real difference.
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Today’s request from the Cambridge Pantry, October 9, 2026:
Spaghetti and Meatballs, $1.48.
Camapbell’s Chunky Soup, New England Clam Chowder (Case of 8), $13.73.
Campbell’s Chunky Soup, Chicken Pot Pie Soup (Pack of 8), $13.73.
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My wild choice: Brown Paper Lunch bags, 100 Count, for discreet school lunch bags, $9.95.
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Lance and Denne
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Pantry News:
Austin, Texas: Donations are declining at food pantries in two Austin suburbs as more families seek help, putting added pressure on local nonprofits. Circle of Hope, one of those pantries, has also lost donors, as financial strain takes a toll on its regular supporters.
Omaha, Nebraska (November 6: At the St. Vincent de Paul Pantry, average monthly visits are up 11 percent over the last year, and volunteers said staples such as bread, milk, and eggs frequently run out within hours. One volunteer told the station he gets there at 7:15 to lay everything out and there’s already a line, though they don’t start until 9:00.
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The Army of Good is not giving up. I can’t thank you enough. Neither can the many families who appreciate what you do.
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