Author name: Erika Cinker

Warm Your Soul with 3 Easy and Delicious Soup Recipes

You likely have ingredients to make a delicious soup sitting in your pantry right now. Not only are soups hearty, filling, and comforting, but they’re also versatile and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you’re craving something savory like Italian wedding soup, cheesy like broccoli cheddar, or classic like potato soup, …

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Turning Crisis into Hope: How Our Food Pantry Changed a Veteran’s Life

In August of 2022, Melanie faced a harrowing ordeal when she was attacked and held captive in her own home by her roommate for over 15 hours. Now serving a 3-year prison sentence as a result of this incident, her attacker left her with permanent injuries that will last a lifetime, compounded by severe PTSD. …

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Feed Your Family on a Budget: Creative Recipes Using Food Pantry Items

In today’s world, the rising cost of food has become a major concern for many families. Withthe increasing price of groceries, it can be challenging to provide nutritious meals for yourfamily while staying within your budget. However, with some planning, it is possible to makedelicious and satisfying meals using Food Pantry items. Cooking with food …

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Breaking the Stigma: Using a Food Pantry is Nothing to be Ashamed Of

Food pantries, like the pantry operated by Daystar, are a vital resource for individuals andfamilies who are struggling to put food on the table. However, there is often a negativeconnotation associated with using a food pantry. Many people feel ashamed or embarrassed toseek help from a food pantry, which can prevent them from accessing the …

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