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Journal · August 17, 2026

Why We're Starting With a $5-or-Less Community Store in Panacea

A note from We Not Me Farms Ministries Inc. on starting small, starting well, and the practical first door the ministry plans to open.

WE NOT ME FARMS MINISTRIES INC. has a broad long-term vision involving wholesome food, farming, practical education, recycling, community service, and disaster-relief capacity. But responsible work begins with one achievable project, clearly described. Our first priority is the planned Panacea Community Store in Panacea, Florida.

The store is intended to give clean donated goods a second life while keeping useful merchandise affordable. Our promise is simple: individual donated thrift-store merchandise will be priced at $5 or less. Clothing, household goods, books, toys, tools, kitchen items, and other useful donations should remain within reach of working families, seniors, veterans, parents, and neighbors.

We are raising $25,000 for documented startup needs including occupancy costs, fixtures, shelving, clothing racks, checkout equipment, insurance, utilities, transportation and merchandise logistics, signs, opening supplies, and a reasonable operating reserve. The campaign budget is published on our Givebutter page so supporters can see how the goal was built.

Financial gifts are only one way to help. We are also seeking clean resale merchandise, retail shelving, racks, hangers, carts, baskets, computers, printers, checkout equipment, storage equipment, signs, cleaning supplies, transportation assistance, professional services, volunteers, and introductions to churches, businesses, foundations, farmers, and community organizations.

The storefront is not open yet. Pickup, delivery, volunteer work, and equipment donations must be arranged with the ministry in advance. We will continue publishing real milestones and photographs as they happen, without presenting future plans as completed work.

Panacea is the beginning. If this first store is established responsibly, it can create a practical foundation for broader community programs over time. We invite supporters at every level to help open the first door.

Help open the first door

Four ways to take part.

Every one of the four moves the Panacea Community Store closer to opening day — pick the one that fits and follow through.

  • Donate

    Donate through Givebutter.

    Online gifts go straight to the Panacea project fund and are tied to the same campaign budget published for full transparency.

    Give via Givebutter
  • Email

    Email about merchandise, equipment, services, or partnerships.

    Pickup and drop-off of merchandise and equipment are arranged by email — the storefront is not yet open for walk-ins.

    Email wenotmefarmsministries@gmail.com
  • Call

    Call (541) 921-3677 during published business hours.

    A quick call is the fastest way to reach the ministry about urgent equipment, logistics, or partnership introductions.

    Call (541) 921-3677
  • Share

    Share the Panacea Community Store page with a church, business, civic group, farmer, or neighbor.

    Some of the strongest support starts with a single forward — the page explains what the ministry is building and how to take part.

    Open the Panacea Community Store page

Carry the story forward

Every gift keeps the first door opening.

If this note moved you, the easiest way to act is to fund the next step on Givebutter or to pass this article on to someone who would want to read it.

Give via Givebutter