Mom And Son Were Tired Of Seeing Hungry Neighbours, So They Created A Red “Blessings Box”
Maggie Ballard and her 6-year-old son, Paxton from Wichita, Kansas,built a tiny free pantry named the Blessing Box. They stock it with nonperishable foods, toiletries, and other necessities. The idea behind it that those in need are welcome to take what they need, and people are also encouraged to leave some goodies when they can.
Maggie’s Blessing Box sits in her front yard. It’s painted bright red so everyone can see it.
“I felt like this was something I could do, something small that, you know, would benefit so many people so long as the word got out about it,” she said.
Maggie Ballard of Wichita, Kan., and her “blessing box” filled with food and personal care items that she and others have donated. Credit: Facebook/maggieb34
The sign reads: “Take a blessing when you need one. Leave a blessing when you can.”
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“It gives him a little chore to kind of watch it and see what comes and goes and who comes and goes, and maybe learn a little lesson from it,” his mom said.
Paxton has also helped spread the word about the Blessing Box, telling his friends and their families.
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Paxton once found a card addressed to him in the box that read, “I’m old enough to be your grandpa, and all my heroes are getting old and dying. Now you are my new hero!”
Others leave cards to express their gratitude and appreciation.
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