Disney World has laid off thousands this week and one cast member has taken it upon herself to help fellow cast members in need by creating a pantry.
Disney cast member Emily Lartigue created The Cast Member Pantry, which has been set up in a storage unit and is exclusively for Disney workers. It’s stocked with items for ranging from groceries and toiletries to pet food.
“Cast Member Pantry makes it quick and easy to receive free food essentials once a month per Cast Member,” Lartigue says in a post on Facebook as you can see below:
Are you or a fellow cast member you know in need of groceries during this difficult time? Cast Member Pantry makes it…
Posted by Cast Member Pantry on Saturday, July 25, 2020
“To be able to give back to them and to help out our fellow cast is really special,” said Lartigue, who has been collecting food since March.
Disney workers who want to visit the pantry to pick up food will need to schedule an appointment and can do so by sending an email to castmemberpantry@gmail.com. The pantry is doing appointment times in 15-minute increments to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Even though the pantry is just for Disney workers, others can still help. People have shown their support by donating money and non-perishable food.