Stories of Hope
“I don’t need the food pantry all the time. I’m very grateful for it when I need it, and I appreciate what everybody contributes to make this happen.”
“Not a lot of people get the benefits they need, so I think the food bank is a good resource for the community.”
“We all go through tough times, and that’s what we’re here for—to help others during their tough times.”
“It’s nice to help others in the community. It gives me purpose and helps me to stay active.”
“As a single mom, I don’t know what would be on my dinner table each night without them.”
“It’s for everyone who needs it. The help is critical. People are benefiting from it. Those who can’t make ends meet need the pantry.”
“This place has honestly saved my life… and it’s given me the resources and nutritious foods needed to survive.”
“God put a light in the heart of whoever started this pantry. A light in the heart of anyone who even thinks of helping us in Chelsea.”
“To be able to give back as a volunteer, to the people in my community who have given so much to me, is rewarding.”
“There are so many people here [in Martha’s Vineyard] who are one step away from being homeless or hungry. I know because I was one of them.”
“It’s been really good for the neighborhood. We’ve formed a strong, safe community around this food. We look out for each other.”
“I receive chicken, milk and lots of vegetables and fruit. I was a chef before, so I like to experiment with what I get. I make sure everyone stays healthy!”
“It’s changed our lives having The Salem Pantry and GBFB bring fresh food to us. I don’t know what we’d do without you.”
“Offering me a hot cup of coffee and a banana to start my day, and an apple or an orange to toss in my bag for later gave me hope.”
“They’re very intentional about providing healthy meals, I get cans of tuna and chicken, beans, fresh carrots, and cucumbers…They even gave students turkey for the holidays! It’s very thoughtful.”
“Thank you for what you’re doing. It’s a huge help. Between going to the different distributions, I get everything I need!”
“This food is so helpful. It’s good I can save some money. I get all kinds of fruits and vegetables, it’s about a week’s worth of food.”
“I love the Mobile Market. You have no idea how much it helps families. It’s incredible how much money we save because everything is so expensive in the supermarket.”
“We would probably end up eating less if it wasn’t for this. My son loves all the fruits and veggies, so it’s nice to know he’s getting a healthy meal.”
“The pantry has been huge for us. They’ve seen me at many different stages of my life. I feel blessed and thankful for this place.”
“It’s a blessing. The whole team at the Medway Village Food Pantry has been a great support to our family.”
“The market helped me a lot. It gave me a week’s worth of food, sometimes more. It’s hard to be a full-time student and save money because you have to buy books, clothes, pay rent.”
“The first time I came to the Hanson Food Pantry, I was amazed at what we get and how generous people are.”
“I’m really thankful for the market because I know it helps a lot of the families, the adults who work here and the students.”