Things That Fill Our Hearts

Things that fill our hearts as pantry stewards:

When our neighbors stop to smell and touch the produce in the garden

When both the pantry and cooler are completely filled

When visitors’ children spot us and wave vigorously from the car

When people tell us they feel welcome here

When we are unloading the car and get to help visitors shop from our driveway

When we get to meet our neighbors and learn about who they are outside their pantry visits

When people take things from the pantry for their family, friends, neighbors, and even themselves

When we sees bunnies, hummingbirds, butterflies, and all kinds of other pollinators in the garden

When we go out to water or stock the pantry and catch a gorgeous sunset

When we find new book donations in the little free library, especially titles we’ve read hundreds of times

When people get excited about finding the pantry or coolers full

When people, especially children, notice all the little touches of magic in the garden

When we receive donations of any size

When we consider just how many people and organizations come together to take

care of our neighbors

So while there’s a lot of heaviness and grief in what we do, there’s SO MUCH more goodness. In fact, we have a front seat to the BEST in humanity everyday. That just might be the thing that fills us most. Everyone deserves to see how beautiful life can be. If you can’t see it right now, you can borrow our view.

Sending you all so much love today.

Your Stewards

The Rice Family