In a given week, more than 6,500 shopping trips are made to Open Cupboard’s programs, including our drive-up service, delivery program, mobile food shelf, and Today’s Harvest free, fresh market. Each of those shoppers has their own reason for reaching out for free food help. For some, it’s to stretch their grocery budgets or source items they can’t afford at a traditional grocery store. For many, we provide consistent support, while others look to us in times of crisis and transition. For most, it’s the safe, respectful, comforting feeling our programs provide.
Scroll and click below to get to know some of the people who make our Open Cupboard community so special. Looking for more stories of need and impact? Scroll through our recent News stories.
Meet Luther
“We’re grateful to be able to visit when we need and as often as we need. You never know when you’ll need the resources, and Open Cupboard is always there.”
Meet Annabelle
“I wish people knew that Open Cupboard and Today’s Harvest exist! I wish people knew how easy it was and how friendly an environment it is. And I wish people knew that there is no shame in needing help.”
Meet Tha
Tha loves to cook, and her family loves to eat healthy meals made primarily of vegetables and fruit.
“If we didn’t come here, we wouldn’t have enough money for healthy food.”
Meet Johanna
“What’s really nice is that Today’s Harvest doesn’t have income requirements, so as my circumstances change, I’ll be able to utilize these resources until I’m more stable.”
Meet Val
“More than the food, it’s a place to go every day. It’s a nice way to take care of yourself, especially for seniors. It’s a place to connect, to socialize.”
Meet Shawna
“Because benefits and resources like Today’s Harvest were available, we had a safety net during our time of challenge and changes.”
Meet Jonathan
“Before I qualified for SNAP, probably 90% of my groceries came from here. Now, it helps fill the gaps.”
Meet Gina
“But the day I finally came, I left thinking, ‘I can’t believe I am leaving with two grocery bags.’”
Meet Lisa
“It was nicer than going to food shelves because of the variety and quantity of fresh produce that was available.”
Meet Beth & Barb
“It’s humbling to come in here. But you all don’t shame people. Everyone should know that there’s a place out here that still cares for the people who need help.”