Eddie’s Pantry Showcases Neighborly Care
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — A small business owner wanted to do something to help those in her community, and that small act has blown up into a prime example of human kindness.
On November 3rd, Mary Anderson, Owner of Eddies decided to put some food items in a tote and put them out for people struggling.
She posted on the Eddie’s Facebook page to let people know.
“I just said, if anyone needs a meal, if anyone needs anything, you can come and, you know, I’ve got some stuff out. And I was thinking, like, maybe, you know, a couple people might come and grab some things, and they were empty.” Said Mary Anderson, Owner of Eddie’s.
Over the next few days, she continued to post.
Neighbors donated to the cause, taking it from one tote to five plus a cooler.
Wednesday, she announced she was doing a hot meal and served over 60 meals to those who needed it.
Friday, Nov 7th, Wisconsin announced that SNAP funds had been reinstated in full for some residents.
So, Anderson asked if they should keep it going.
“Everybody said that they would love to see it, you know, continue. So, I think we’re just gonna keep doing it. As long as people are donating, we’ll keep going.” said Anderson.
Anderson also plans to continue hot meals as long as people are still interested but doesn’t have a set idea of when or how frequently it will happen yet.
This isn’t the only example of community camaraderie in the past couple weeks:
The Duluth Labor Temple sets up solidarity table to help those in need,
And Northland animal rescues expanded support during SNAP pause.
