05/09/2026
Soon after we opened, on this rainy Saturday morning, a young man came in with his little 2 year-old child. He was gentle, so kind, and seemed to enjoy shopping with a 2 year old, who pushed her cart, and offered suggestions for purchases. His patience was a wonderful example of being a great dad.
When they came to the counter, I thanked him for shopping with us, and remarked upon his obvious love and skill at being a parent. He thanked me, and then he asked me how I was doing. He thanked me for having this little store, and said that he hoped that we stuck around.
It is times like this that bring joy to MB and myself. It why we love interacting with you when you come in. Our team is here to make your experience positive. It is why we so often begin our posts with..."Good Morning Barnstead Pantry Family and Friends "!
And we are definitely going to "stick around".