– In the 1737 edition of Poor Richard’s Almanac, Ben Franklin writes “ “Well done is better than well said.”” I’ve often thought that the very best thing we can do in life, is to be more concerned about others than we are ourselves. About 10 years ago, these virtues were put into action with the founding of the Warren Community Food Pantry.
Oftentimes people talk about doing something to help others, but all too often, talk is where it stops. That’s not the case here. The Warren Community Food Pantry was founded with the goal of reaching community members in need of supplemental food with the resources they need.
In the past 10 years, thousands of people have been helped with a hand-up by distributing food boxes once a month. fresh produce, often multiple times a month, and provide emergency needs when possible and needed.
In 2023, the pantry provided more than 34,000 lbs of food to residents in the Warren area, but these needs aren’t magically met. It requires significant time and investment to meet these needs. With support from larger food banks the pantry is able to purchase food for less than $0.20 a pound, that cost as well as the labor necessary to prepare boxes is primarily provided by volunteers.
These volunteers give of their time, effort, and often their own pockets to fill in the gaps in our community. Over the last several years, the needs of the pantry have increased, and the frank truth is, the pantry needs your help and support.
Supplying 28,000 meals a year is a big job, and every dollar donated, or hour volunteered, today can be the difference between someone in our community having enough to eat tomorrow.
On Tuesday, July 16, some of those volunteers would like to showcase to the community the work they are doing. From 4-6 p.m., the community is invited to the Warren Community Food Pantry Open House. The Food Pantry is located next door to the Methodist Church in Warren.
If there ever was a time to take the words in Poor Richard’s Almanac seriously, it’s time to consider, when it comes to serving in our community, are we doing what it takes to hear “Well-Done” or is it as simple as hoping for “well-said” without any real skin in the game of helping others.
If you are interested in more information or supporting the Warren Community Food Pantry, donations can be sent to the Warren Community Food Pantry at 11774 S US 69 HWY Warren, Texas 77664 or contact Cindy Spivey at 912-656-3139.
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