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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCould somebody please post Bill Penzey's email from this morning? I
am in tears for the loving generosity of his offer today about donating for the sample packs to go to local food banks*, and for honouring Stonewall.
*I have been donating the spice sample packs to an amazing local social services agency I work with, but never thought about it on a wider scale.
wyn borkins
(1,613 posts)https://democraticunderground.com/100221194488
OR
About republicans
https://www.penzeys.com/shop/about-republicans/
niyad
(135,349 posts)The first one you linked was from last week. The second is an article that has been on their website for several years (and, incidentally, cost them more than a few offended customers, but gained them more!).
wyn borkins
(1,613 posts)niyad
(135,349 posts)deserves to be widely known, and even reread occasionally, just to remind ourselves what we are up against. I am hearing several lines from one of the last songs in "SUFFS": "So they can learn how hard it was, and never try again. . .So they can learn how hard it was, and know it can be done." I try to remind myself of that last line often.
SheltieLover
(82,691 posts)Want to help us do what we do, but your Spice drawer is already overflowing? A great customer letter has set us on the path to the perfect offer for you.
Its simple really. People without homes are also without kitchens at a point in their lives when they could most use to connect to all the love and memories of better times kitchens hold.
Please read Elizabeths letter below. Then, if like us you want to help click here to spend $25, $50, or $100 to give 25-50-100 Trial Bags of Spices to people you will almost certainly never even meet.
For many customers of many businesses, why anyone would want to spend money to do this might be a head scratcher. But knowing who you are, Im guessing you already get it.
There will be details to work out. Us being us, we will do our best to match the Spices to the community so that as many people as possible get flavors that taste like home to them. Everyone deserves something that tastes like home.
Just $25 to let 25 people know someone cares with a bag of tastiness they can put right in their pocket with the hope of making future meals something better. Please click here. Offer ends Monday. Thanks.
To be clear, you dont need to do any more than help with costs. Nothing will be shipped to you. We will handle getting bags to where they need to be. Please help if its not a hardship.
And tomorrow is the Stonewall Uprising Anniversary, one of the most American days in all of American history. In our time, because of the cruelty thats taken hold of the Republican Party, once again their struggle is our struggle.
To help bring awareness, regularly $5.59 Transgender Remember Vanilla Sugars are just $2.
Plus, thanks for your kindness. Its your love that's getting so many people around you through this time without giving up. Please keep being you. Regularly $24.95 Kind Heart gift boxes for just $10.
No coupons or codes are needed in our stores or online at penzeys.com for Spices 4 the People in the Park, Reg $5.59 Transgender Remember Vanilla Sugars for $2, and $24.95 Kind Heart gift boxes for $10. Each is automatic for everyone. Please spread the word. Thanks.
A letter from a customer (lightly condensed):
I volunteer. Once a week, on Sundays, we bake fresh hot (from scratch) pizzas to serve to houseless, underserved, or just plain hungry people in the park. It is the best day of the week for all of us. Rain or shine, holiday or not, we are out there having lunch with our community.
One day I brought some extra spice blends and people got so excited! It had not occurred to me that people would be so hyped to season their food, and in hindsight I am a little embarrassed about that.
I am currently out of work and have been since February. I am also disabled and struggling financially which has made it so I cannot go buy more seasoning for our dinners. It's a huge bummer because it made such an impact. I am writing to ask for a donation of seasonings or mixes. Sample packs so people can take them with them, bottles that we can set out for community use, or anything at all.
When you don't have a home, you don't have a kitchen and that means you don't have a spice rack or a pantry. If you are able to help we'd be so grateful! If not (in this economy), I completely understand, and I appreciate you taking the time to read this.
Elizabeth
Thank you, Elizabeth. You are amazing. Penzeys will get you what you need. But if any of the rest of you could pitch in even $25 more that would be 25 more people getting a bit of tasty kindness in their lives. Everyone needs kindness.
$25! 25 People! Please help.
Thanks for cooking. Thanks for caring. Thanks for all you do to bring comfort to a world that right now needs so much comfort.
You are awesome,
Bill
bill@penzeys.com
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*Penzeys Kind Heart Gift Box Offer Details
Limit THREE Penzeys Kind Heart Gift Boxes per household during run of promotion. Not applicable to prior sales, not valid with other offers. Not for resale. While supplies last. Standard shipping rates apply. Offer ends midnight Monday, June 29, 2026.
*Penzeys Vanilla Sugar Offer Details
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*Penzeys Donation Spices in the Park Offer Details
Available ONLINE ONLY. Not applicable to prior sales, not valid with other offers. Not for resale. While supplies last. Standard shipping rates apply. Offer ends midnight Monday, June 29, 2026.