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First-grader Cavanaugh Bell’s food pantry has served over 3,750 people. "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," he said.

7-year-old Maryland boy creates local food pantry

Cavanaugh Bell, a 7-year-old first-grader from Gaithersburg, Md., has created a food pantry to help people get essential items during the coronavirus pandemic.

His effort started as a way to help his grandmother, who has asthma, and the people who live in her community during the coronavirus outbreak.

Cavanaugh’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.

“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.

The full story can be found at Fox News.

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A native of Wisconsin who moved to Arizona in 2009, Greg Gerber is a DODO -- Dad of Daughters Only -- to three grown daughters. He worked as a journalist for many years before pursuing a career as a faith-based writer, author, coach and speaker. Greg is the author of Pornocide: How Lust is Killing Your Faith, Stealing Your Joy and Destroying Your Life.
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