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Take what you need, leave what you can...but above all, be blessed The bin is located in the front of the store, right beside the customer service desk.

There is a collection bin for food (and monetary donations) inside Martins Grocery Store on South Street in Front Royal. And as always...thank you for giving to those in need.

05/17/2026

~I wanted to share some information about the "Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry" at 613 North Royal Avenue here in Front Royal. I stopped by and Tina Bearden was gracious enough to sit and chat with me for a bit. She gave me some information on the services provided to our community and also what they are doing for the Blessing Boxes in our area.

05/12/2026

~I haven't shared or posted anything for a few weeks. But wanted to let you all know that I am working on getting a new food source to help fill some of the Blessing Boxes. It's been difficult (and a little more of a challenge) since the food donation bin was removed from Martin's. But I knew then and still believe that God will make a way. 🙌
I will also begin working on some repairs and regular maintenance of the blessing boxes that I currently manage...the one in front of St Luke Community Clinic, the one on South Street and the one behind the Social Services building on 15th Street.
Let me know if anyone would like to help with those repairs/updates. 🥰 They will need to be repainted and the door on at least one of them needs to be replaced.
Please continue to pray for people to share an item or two when they can. I know times are tough all over, but it's definitely tougher on some families. 🙏
Thankfully, there are other food sources available, but the Blessing Boxes have always filled a void when places are closed, or someone runs out of food. And for that....I will always be grateful.

04/13/2026

FREE FOOD GIVE AWAY TOMORROW APRIL 13TH. BETWEEN 6 AND 7. BLESSINGS TO LOVE REVIVAL CHURCH!! 🙌

03/28/2026

~PLEASE SHARE..... 🙏

~The week ahead is not only Holy Week, but it's spring break for all the students in Warren County. Many of the families in this area struggle with food insecurity. Now that we no longer have the donation bin at Martins, it's been a little more difficult to make sure the Blessing Boxes in town are filled on a regular basis. I want to encourage each of you to maybe pick up a few extra things when you shop. It doesn't have to be a lot, just some things that might help fill in the gap. I've always tried to get things (or encourage others) to get things with pop tops, things that don't take a lot of ingredients to prepare, or some of the microwave meals that are not frozen or refrigerated. Although, we do have a community fridge on the porch of St Luke Community Clinic.🙌 Just make sure if you prepare something for the fridge that you label and date it. I'm so very thankful for this addition to our community.

03/07/2026

~I removed the donation bin from Martins today, as requested. And I have also decided that I will not seek to place the bin in any other store. I also won't be asking Corporate or the store manager to reconsider their decision. I found out today that someone spoke with the store manager and then reported to Corporate that the food and donated money for food was not being placed in (or used for) the blessing boxes. I was speechless, honestly, and didn't know how to respond to that. So, maybe their decision was based on this information alone, or in addition to the fact that they no longer wanted the bin there. Either way, I will accept it for what it is and just move on. I am just....hurt. 💔 People who would think (or believe) these things...truly don't know me at all.
I also want to clarify that my name is Carol Vorous, and I am the one who came up with the idea for Blessing Boxes in this area about 8 years ago. I think there was some misconception with some of the shared posts, and I wanted to clear that up. People were hurt and upset (some angry)....and I would never want that to be directed to anyone but me.
I reached out to Jim Coats all those years ago with my idea, and he brought that dream to fruition.

03/05/2026

~I never thought this would be a post that I would have to share....and quite honestly, it breaks my heart to do so. 💔 After SIX YEARS of partnering with me to help feed the hungry in this community...Martins has asked me to permanently remove the collection bin from their store. 😔 I was originally told by the current store manager TRACY SHOMAKER that it would only be moved out of sight until the store renovation and grand re-opening occurred. However, I received a phone call today saying that it needed to be removed immediately, as the corporate office said that it was never approved nor was the appropriate paperwork submitted to allow it?? I wasn't aware of any paperwork...and apparently, neither was the store manager who approved it at that time. I was told all stores have to be uniform in appearance, and the collection bin doesn't meet the criteria. I wasn't able to speak with Mr. Shomaker today, but did speak with another manager, MARTINA HUNTER, and she said I could have until tomorrow (3-6-26) to remove it.
This relationship with Martins has benefitted the entire community, in that shoppers could purchase food and drop them in the collection bin. Or they could donate money to purchase more food. It was a quick and easy way to donate for people who didn't want to drive around and drop off directly. It benefitted the store because people purchased those food items in store. This will most definitely cause a drop in donations due to the inconvenience alone. It makes me sad....truly. There are so many who suffer from food insecurity on a daily basis.
The pictures I've included are random ones from the last six years....including the first one with EUGENE, the store manager who approved the donation bin in 2019. 🙌❤️
I want to say thank you to all the wonderful workers in that store. You have helped me in so many ways throughout the years. We've shared laughs and stories, and it was a real pleasure to get to know each of you. Thank you for your dedication and help in packing boxes with the food donations....just to get them ready for pick up. Just know that each of you made a difference in the lives of people in this community. And for that....I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

01/21/2026

Sharing for Love Revival Church.... Monday, January 26th, weather permitting. 🥰 This is awesome!! So happy to see this. 🙌❤️

01/13/2026

~I wanted to make everyone aware that the donation bin at Martins will not be available for a while. They are going to remove it temporarily for their grand re-opening. District managers and others will be in the store, and it needs to be uniform in appearance. The donation bin will be returned once that happens....it should be around mid-February. So, once it's removed, you will just need to place your items directly in any of the local Blessing Boxes.
I want to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful managers and team members that have made this a huge success!! You have done (and continue to do) a great service to this community, and the ones most in need. And I am thankful for your support. 🙌
Teamwork makes the dream work

12/17/2025

~This was a great donation week for the Blessing Boxes!! 🙌 You guys outdid yourself!! There was a ton of food, large boxes of organic/almond milk, some cookie and cake mixes for the kids 🥰, dog food, cat food and LOTS of bagged meals from Tana Hoffman!! Thank you ALL for standing in the gap for those in need. You always come through, and it makes my heart full.

11/25/2025

~Thankful for the big things and thankful for the small ones...especially for the kids. 🥰💜🙌

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