Naomi’s Nursery Blessings, 107 Spring St., Williamsburg, provides children with necessities such as clothing, food and furniture, free of charge.

Since the pantry’s beginning, Biddle has helped more than 1,200 area families receive the support they need through difficult times.

Biddle wanted to teach her older children that God still has a mission for Naomi, showing that “something good can come from our loss.”

The nonprofit is “something personal to us,” she said. “It was not only created to help others, but also created to help our family heal, learn and appreciate what God has blessed us with.”

Racks of items available to those in need line the walls at Naomi’s Nursery Blessings, 107 Spring St., Williamsburg. Courtesy photo

Lending a hand

Because Naomi’s Nursery Blessings is a personal nonprofit that frequently changes business hours due to availability, the majority of upkeep is completed by Biddle and her children.

Community and family members help sort donations and restock supplies, for which Biddle said she’s very grateful.

A couple of years ago, Valerie Prough donated her son’s old clothing to Naomi’s Nursery Blessing. Since then, Prough’s been Biddle’s “go-to lady.”

With struggling families coming and going from the pantry, Prough said it’s been “a blessing to the community.”

Plus, it’s “100% free, no questions asked,” Amanda’s sister, Rachel Biddle, said.

As a nonprofit, Amanda Biddle said they heavily rely on donations, with the remainder of items being bought through fundraisers and local churches.

Residents in need can find baby clothes, food, formula, cribs, blankets, diapers, wipes and breastfeeding supplies at the pantry. Stuffed animals will be rejected, and car seats will not be accepted due to liability reasons.

All donated items must be in like new condition and delivered during business hours or by appointment.

Sometimes, they may run low on diaper donations from time to time, so they’ll place a temporary limit. But Rachel Biddle said the pantry is “always here for more” supplies in the future.

“We just ask that you be respectful of how much stuff you take so that we’re able to help as many people as possible with our limited resources,” Amanda Biddle posted on Naomi’s Nursery Blessing Facebook page.

To check updated business hours and announcements, visit https://www.facebook.com/p/Naomis-Nursery-Blessings-100069943420024/.

Impacting little lives

Typically, Naomi’s Nursery Blessings will see about 10 to 25 visitors every time it’s open, Amanda Biddle said.

“We’ve been able to bless single parents, foster families, financially struggling families, parents leaving abusive relationships and starting over, parents looking for a way to give their child a simple book or toy for their birthday,” she said.

The pantry also welcomes children into a space where they feel cared for, Rachel Biddle said.

“They see that others — not just their parents — are looking out for them,” she said. “There’s a community and people who genuinely care about their well-being.”

As people filter in and out of the pantry, photos of Naomi’s hands and feet decorate the walls, reminding the public of her memory, Amanda Biddle said.

Naomi is remembered every time someone walks through that door, Prough said. “When they walk through, they know the doors are being opened because of Naomi.”

Rachel Biddle said her sister turned her grief into a positive influence by helping community infants thrive and grow.

“We want those in the community to feel loved and supported in their time of need,” Rachel Biddle said.

Mirror Staff Writer Colette Costlow is at 814-946-7414.