We have a generous family here at Royal Palm Christian Church & Preschool. For years they have supported the RPCC/Gateway Food Pantry through donations. Since the articles about our food pantry appeared – first in the Forum and later in the Sun-Sentinel – we have discovered that we are surrounded by generous people throughout the community.
We have had several schools doing food drives, fund raisers and “souper bowl” drives. We’ve had Girl Scouts selling cookies specifically for the people who come to our pantry…a nice treat for them. We’ve had Boy Scouts bringing food – and putting it on the shelves – during their meetings.
An abundance of people – of varying faiths – continually walk through the doors bearing gifts. And several people have come forward offering to help cook and serve meals. Several parents have taken their children shopping for groceries…using the opportunity to teach valuable lessons in sharing and caring for others.
The outpouring of love and support has been amazing. This increase has required an increase of support from many members of our RPCC family as well. Lots of phone time coordinating collections and deliveries and even more sorting, marking and shelving time. We’ve also had more kitchen time as we prepare meals. We are thankful for the flame of passion that has sparked in many hearts, and we praise God for the ways He blesses us.