Saturday at the Food Pantry

"Saturday at the Food Pantry" by Diane O'Neill is a story that addresses the issue of food insecurity from a child's perspective. The book follows Molly and her mom, who don't always have enough food at home. One Saturday, they decide to visit their local food pantry to get some food. Molly is initially happy to have food to eat, but her feelings change when she sees her classmate Caitlin at the pantry. Caitlin is embarrassed to be seen at the food pantry. The story explores Molly's understanding and empathy towards Caitlin's situation and highlights how she tries to help Caitlin realize that everyone needs help sometimes.