Deborah, food pantry guest

"About five years ago I lost some of my vision because of glaucoma. I have a hard time getting around, so I’m not able to come to the food pantry as often as I’d like. It’s pretty close to where I live though, so it’s not too hard. The people here make it easy for me too. They bring me right inside when they see me, so I don't have to wait in line.

"I wouldn’t be able to stay as healthy without the Community Kitchen. I have a special diet because of high blood pressure and my groceries can get really expensive. Here you get such a great variety of things — and I eat it all!

"I plan on shopping here for the holidays. When I think of the holidays I think of food and family. Being warm and cozy and happy and having enough to eat. This food helps me have a good holiday.

"I come to the pantry only when I need it. I don't want to take advantage of their generosity because there are people who truly need the pantry more than I do. My food stamps don't come till the middle of the month, and I’ve learned to balance things out, but sometimes I need the help to make it through.

"I would like to thank the people who provide us with these services. I hope it continues to be here to help all the people who need it.”

We met Deborah during food pantry distribution at the Food Bank's Community Kitchen & Food Pantry