Hearing from A Marlborough Community Cupboard Client

Name: Carlos
 
Town of Residence: Marlborough, MA
 
Tell us about your family. 
There are nine in my family. I live with my son and daughter-in-law. They have six children ages 12, 9, 7, 4, 3, and 1. 
 
Which United Way programs do you benefit from?
Marlborough Community Cupboard for groceries and clothing
Feed a Family for special Thanksgiving and holiday meals
Tools for School backpacks for my grandchildren
Hope for the Holidays gifts for my grandchildren
 
Why do you use the Marlborough Community Cupboard? 
My family is very grateful for the Marlborough food pantry. If it wasn't for your help my family would be really struggling to be able to get food, backpacks and assistance with the holidays. Thank you for your programs provided in the City of Marlborough.
 
How has the Marlborough Community Cupboard helped you? 
There is less financial stress on our monthly income.
 
What about your life has become better or easier since you started using the Marlborough Community Cupboard? 
Because of the fresh produce we can pick up on Wednesday evenings, we are able to provide better nutrition at mealtime.
 
What things are still challenging? 
High cost of rent and daycare expenses.
 
How did you find out about the Marlborough Community Cupboard? 
We were referred by our church.
 
What is the best part of the Marlborough Community Cupboard? 
Convenient hours and location.
 
How would things be different if you didn’t use the Marlborough Community Cupboard?
We would not have enough food for our family of nine.
 
 
 
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