7-year-old makes food pantry to help his community, receives praise across the country
By RonnySteel
Cavanaugh Bell is a 7-year-old girl residing in Gaithersburg, Md., that put together a food pantry to in order to assist those in need of essential items during the coronavirus pandemic. Bell said this began as just a way to assist his grandmother, who has asthma, and those living in the same community during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Bell got donations from many companies including paper towel maker Brawny, which donated his first 500 rolls.
“I've got all these big companies to supply stuff for me, I just feel so thankful,” Bell told Fox News.
Image credit: Cavanaugh Bell / Fox News
Bell’s food pantry has served over 3,756 individuals and recently caught the attention of Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., who invited the first-grader to a Zoom session to chat about his charitable actions and inspirations. According to Bell, speaking with Harris was the “best day of his life.”
During the Zoom call with Harris, Bell asked the senator, “When you were my age did you know you wanted to help others?” and the senator replied, “Yes, I did know I wanted to help others, I didn’t start a food pantry though. That is a very big deal. I always felt very strongly that when people are in need of help you should help them.”
As the conversation continued, Bell asked Harris, “What is the first thing you want to do when this pandemic is over?” Harris answered, “I want to hug my baby nieces who are 1 and a half and 3 years old. I miss seeing everybody in person.
Image credit: Cavanaugh Bell / Fox News
Like most children affected by the coronavirus, Bell explained how the outbreak has affected him.
“The coronavirus really impacted me in a weird way. A spark came in and made me remember that my goal is to help. It's to change the world and help thousands of people, I realized that [I] actually [have to] go harder,” said Bell.
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