b'Stories of HopeAaron and Emma live in Franklin and bring home bags of fresh healthy food for their family every month from the Medway Village Food Pantry. Your Donation Keeps Families HealthyNine years ago, when his wife Emma underwent surgery,Were so grateful for the pantry, Emma said. Aaron left his job to stay at home and help her recover. He picked up part-time work and went back to schoolThe pantry served over 6,000 people last year and online, but with four kids to raise, Aaron and Emmagets more than half of its food from The Greater Boston struggled financially. Food Bank (GBFB).At that time, Aaron and Emma met Marilyn Conley, thenThey give you good healthy food, all different kinds of the pantry director of the Medway Village Food Pantry.fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, meats, all the great Marilyn learned that Aaron and Emma needed some helpstuff, Emma said. It definitely helps us save money and told them to come to the pantry, which has beenand use it in different areas. serving families in Medway and surrounding towns since 2002.The family has been using the pantry since their children were small, but is especially helpful now that their children are older, participating in sports and They give you good healthy food,preparing for college. According to Aaron and Emma, the pantry is more than all different kinds of fresh fruitsjust a place to get healthy food. and vegetablesIt definitelyIts a blessing, Aaron said. The whole team at the helps us save money and use it inMedway Village Food Pantry has been a great support to our family, Aaron said. different areas.- Emma They treat us like were their family at the pantry. You come in and everybody is giving each other hugs, Emma said. It feels like a real community.3'