‘God likes kind’: 9-year-old Charlestown boy creates ‘Blessings Box’ to feed neighbors
By Joyce Ogirri
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CHARLESTOWN, Ind. (WLKY) — A Charlestown 9-year-old is proving you’re never too young to make a big difference.
After learning some neighbors were going hungry, Paxton Aldridge turned kindness into action, creating a small food pantry outside First Baptist Charlestown where anyone can drop off donations or take what they need.
“Please help us. Help us in this time of need,” Paxton said.
His plea sparked a community response. A couple from Sellersburg purchased the box, and a local Charlestown builder who asked to remain anonymous brought Paxton’s idea to life.
The “God’s Way Blessings Box” has been open just a week and is already filling up. “We have cereal, stuffing, spaghetti, some fruit, rice, snack packs. We got a lot of canned food,” Paxton said.
He hopes the shelves stay full for anyone who needs them.
“All this food is from people buying it and giving it to us … so you can put it in this box to help people in need.”
He was guided by faith and a simple conviction: “It’s great to help people and it’s kind. And God likes kind.”
Paxton is expanding his mission. He’s organizing a turkey drive to make sure dozens of families have a Thanksgiving meal.
“I hope people come and get food and leave what they can,” he said.
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