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Stories of Hope

The faces of hunger in Eastern Massachusetts are many and varied. Each has a story, and here are just a few.

“Not a lot of people get the benefits they need, so I think the food bank is a good resource for the community.”

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“We all go through tough times, and that’s what we’re here for—to help others during their tough times.”

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“It’s nice to help others in the community. It gives me purpose and helps me to stay active.”

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“As a single mom, I don’t know what would be on my dinner table each night without them.” 

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“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.”

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“This place has honestly saved my life… and it’s given me the resources and nutritious foods needed to survive.”

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“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.”

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“Without this, we’d be lost.”

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“It could make a difference in changing someone’s world.”

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“To be able to give back as a volunteer, to the people in my community who have given so much to me, is rewarding.”

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“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.”

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“It’s been really good for the neighborhood. We’ve formed a strong, safe community around this food. We look out for each other.”

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“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!”

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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.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“The food is beautiful, the pantry is beautiful, the whole team is just beautiful!”

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“Thank you for what you’re doing. It’s a huge help. Between going to the different distributions, I get everything I need!”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“It’s a blessing. The whole team at the Medway Village Food Pantry has been a great support to our family.”

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“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.”

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“The first time I came to the Hanson Food Pantry, I was amazed at what we get and how generous people are.”

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“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.”

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