Issue 3 - InVironments Magazine
Issue 3 - InVironments Magazine
Issue 3 - InVironments Magazine
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How can you<br />
thank people for<br />
giving the most<br />
amazing things?<br />
<strong>InVironments</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong><br />
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Upon walking in the storage area, families find four freezers, fully stocked with beef, chicken, and more. The Food<br />
Pantry also is stocked with bread, vegetables, and even items like decorated birthday cakes that families otherwise<br />
might not be able to afford.<br />
“We’re a ‘choice pantry,’” explained Spaeth. “Thaat means you get to pick what staples you need. How much you get<br />
depends on your family size.”<br />
Spaeth believes letting families choose what they want is a huge step in the progressive direction of the pantry. “It’s<br />
the right thing to do,” she said. “It’s the right way to treat people.”<br />
Along those lines, she said the meat and products purchased from the Northern Illinois Food Bank are very good quality.<br />
“When you are getting better than just the basic, bare minimum, it does something for your self esteem,” said<br />
Spaeth.<br />
Because the Pantry meets the guidelines set by the NIFB, it is able to purchase items like ground beef for 15-cents a pound.<br />
“We may have no rent or utilities to pay, but we also receive no funding from taxpayers or the government,” said<br />
Spaeth, pointing out the critical importance of the volunteers efforts by so many people.<br />
She’s still overwhelmed by the vast amount of help and encouragement she has received from the community.<br />
“Every single person—every single one—said ‘no’ to any sort of recognition,” said Spaeth. “How can you thank people<br />
for giving the most amazing things?”<br />
Since retiring from the Food Pantry, former coordinator Medin has been looking forward to being more involved with<br />
other volunteer organizations, including spending time concentrating on pastoral care and visiting the elderly.<br />
“I miss the people and the volunteers at the Food Pantry. I think they’re doing a wonderful job,” she said.<br />
It’s clear Kendall County residents are taking care of their community and want to see it flourish. Their generosity<br />
ensures the Kendall County Food Pantry doors will stay open for years to come.
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