Love you later

04/15/2026

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We’re happy to share that the pantry door has been repaired and will be reinstalled tomorrow.

Over the past couple of days, unfortunately a lot of the groceries have gone bad due to being exposed, so we will be clearing everything out and starting fresh. We plan to have the pantry fully restocked this weekend.

Moving forward, we’ll be keeping a closer eye on things to help prevent some of the issues we’ve run into, but our goal remains the same—to serve and support this incredible community.

Thank you to everyone who continues to show up, donate, and care. We truly couldn’t do this without you. ❤️

03/27/2026

Pantry Update 💔

Due to the high winds last night, our pantry doors were not latched properly and were unfortunately ripped off.

Because of the damage, we will be leaving one door off today and the other open. If you or anyone you know is in need, please feel free to stop by and take what remains—we will be clearing everything out.

Moving forward, we are taking time to figure out the best way to continue serving this community. Our hope is to reopen, but it will likely look different—possibly with secured storage and set days/times to ensure the pantry can be protected and maintained properly.

We truly wanted this to be something special for everyone, and we still believe in that mission. We’re just working through how to do it in a way that keeps it sustainable.

We’re sorry for the inconvenience, and as always… thank you to those who continue to support and respect what this pantry stands for. ❤️

03/22/2026

If you were going to use the pantry, please be mindful and make sure you close the doors. With spring upon us most days are fairly windy. We don’t want our doors getting ripped off please be respectful of our pantry.

02/26/2026

Community First. Always. ❤️

We were recently made aware that Texas Roadhouse has scheduled a Dine & Donate event that will benefit not only our Love You Later Pantry, but also a young local boy who is currently battling brain cancer.

After learning this, I will be reaching out to reschedule or cancel our portion of the event.

Let me be very clear — we will not take away from this family.

Our pantry will be okay. We serve an incredible community that always shows up when it matters most. Right now, this young man and his family need the support far more than we do.

So if you were planning to attend our Dine & Donate — please still go. Show up. Eat a good meal. Leave a big tip. And most importantly, rally around this family with everything we’ve got.

That’s what this community does.
That’s who we are.

We exist to help people. And sometimes helping means stepping aside so someone else can receive more.

We’ll reschedule ours for another time. The pantry will continue to run, continue to be filled, and continue to serve.

Right now, let’s wrap this family in love.

Love You Later ❤️

02/24/2026

Friends,

In less than 24 hours recently, our pantry was almost completely wiped out. That tells us one thing — the need in our community is growing fast.

We are refilling again this week and are now nearing $500 per week in groceries to keep up with demand. The need for donations is greater than ever.

Our heart has always been to keep the pantry open 24/7 so anyone can receive help at any time — no questions, no barriers.

But if it continues to be cleared out in one visit, we will be forced to consider setting operating hours and installing cameras to ensure everyone has access to food.

We do not want to do that.

If you need help, please come.
If you are able, please give.
If you use it, please be mindful of others.

This only works when we protect it together.

Love You Later ❤️

02/23/2026

Filled and ready for the week.

02/23/2026

Happy Sunday evening everyone we’ve had another great day. We were able to go shopping today and get everything filled up. Currently the pantry is running around $250 a week. We have a great fundraiser coming up at Texas roadhouse for dine and donate on 26 February.I have had quite a few requests on how to send us money to help support the pantry. Every single dollar goes straight into the pantry. We keep all the receipts and work our best to find sales in good deals on groceries around town. If you’re looking to donate you can send cash donations to the attached. Love you, Later

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02/22/2026

It looks like our pantry has been used quite a bit over the last week. We had a big refill last week and we will be shopping again today. God bless everyone and I hope you have an amazing Sunday.

02/22/2026

Exciting news for the love you later community. We have some big ideas in the near future. Our next plans will help to serve and better our community. This is an opportunity to take the family to dinner and help support this amazing community we all call home. No help is too small. We have been so very fortunate to have so much support from everyone. Don’t forget to head to Texas Roadhouse. Let your server know you’re there to help the love you later pantry and they will donate 10% of your total bill back to the pantry to help feed the community. Thank you Texas roadhouse for supporting our community in so many ways.

02/13/2026

Wow… what a difference a week can make. ❤️

After being really low for about a week, I was finally able to go shopping today and get the Love You Later Pantry filled back up. And I couldn’t have done it without this incredible community.

Because of your generous donations — groceries, monetary gifts, and quiet acts of kindness — the pantry is full again and ready for anyone who needs it.

We truly cannot thank you enough. Every can, every box, every dollar makes a real difference. You’re not just stocking shelves… you’re feeding families, easing stress, and reminding people they’re not alone.

There are even a couple of special treats in there — some heart-shaped candy boxes. ❤️
My hope is that when someone takes one home, it’s a small reminder that love still exists. That even in hard seasons, someone cares.

This pantry may be small, but it’s mighty. And it runs on love.

From the bottom of my heart — thank you for helping us keep the light on.

02/13/2026

Currently shopping and will be refilled in about an hour or so. I will let everyone know as soon as I’m back filled up.

02/06/2026

🥫❤️ Pantry Update from Love You Later Pantry ❤️🥫

Right now our pantry is LOADED with everything you need to make full, warm meals — lots of pastas, sauces, and plenty of other great items ready to go home with someone who needs them.

If you’ve been stretching groceries, feeding extra mouths, or just trying to make it through the week… this is for you. Please come take what you need.

We are excited to see these items put to good use, because as soon as we make some room, we’ll be refilling the pantry next week with fresh new supplies all over again.

This little pantry works best when it’s moving — food in, food out, neighbors helping neighbors. That’s what community looks like. ❤️

📍 2944 S. Mount Zion Road, Decatur, IL
Open anytime. Day or night.

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