Hardware

It’s a small store in a neighborhood that’s seen better days. The lettering on the front window still says “Hardware” but the store sells Little Debbie and Hostess snacks, dusty cans of soup and SpaghettiOs, cigarettes, tobacco and roll-your-own papers. The store is near St. Luke’s Episcopal Church where we give away fresh produce at the Food Pantry. On those days, I stop at the store, put a few items on the counter, and chat with the proprietor. I remind him that it’s Pantry Day and to send folks our way for free, fresh produce … and he does.