Feeding the Wolf
When I was in elementary school, one of my teachers shared with us an old Indian parable that she called "The Tale of Two Wolves." “A...
Daydreaming of Summer...and Portillo's
I wrote this blog post a few weeks ago. It was cold and snowing. I'd say it was out of date, but I hear there's a chance of snow on...
Listen to the Sound...
The pantry is open today. From my office I hear the sounds of the people. I hear them come in from the cold. There is stomping of feet...
A Frown Turned Into a Smile
A young woman walks into the food pantry. She looks pretty down on her luck, pain and stress are clearly visible by the look in her eyes....
Plaque for Donations
If you are interested in making a donation to the Mishawaka Food Pantry and receiving a plaque featured on a raised garden bed for your...
The First Harvest
In our picturesque gardens beside the parking lot, vegetables rest humbly, waiting to be picked and eaten by the wonderful guests of the...
Mission: Literacy, a summer reading program
Under privileged children are normally behind when it comes to literacy. Why is this? Well, children who come from financially well-off...
Alleviate the Suffering: Our Role in the Hunger Crisis
Basic nutritional needs. Whether or not someone has enough food to fulfill the requirements of these three words, determines their level...
Better on a Budget
The U.S. Department of Agriculture put out a flyer that we keep here at the Pantry, available to all the wonderful guests we receive on a...
Weekend Backpack Program
Mishawaka Food Pantry and the Salvation Army are completing our first year of working together with the Weekend Backpack Program. The...
