In episode 13 of the Shop Jersey Shore podcast, host Lisa Mazzuca speaks with Debbie Trainor, founder of Each Stitch Counts https://www.eachstitchcounts.org/ , a non-profit organization dedicated to providing dish soap and handmade dishcloths to local food pantries. Debbie shares her journey from a retired public school business teacher to a community advocate, highlighting the importance of addressing the need for basic cleaning products among food pantry users. The conversation explores the growth of Each Stitch Counts, the impact of community collaboration, and future goals for the organization, including fundraising initiatives and events. Listeners are encouraged to get involved and support the cause. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Each Stitch Counts01:18 Debbie's Journey and Mission03:51 Identifying the Need for Cleaning Products05:30 Growth and Impact of Each Stitch Counts09:16 Collaboration and Community Support11:27 Partnerships and Yarn Donations13:13 Collaborations with Local Organizations16:13 Future Goals and Upcoming Events19:58 Wrap-Up and GiveawayDebbie Trainer founded Each Stitch Counts to provide dish soap and dishcloths to food pantries.The organization started with a simple donation of five bottles of dish soap.75% of food pantry users go without basic cleaning products.Each Stitch Counts donates almost 400 bottles of dish soap monthly.The organization collaborates with schools and community groups for drives.Debbie's knitting patterns found on https://www.stitchesbydebbie.com/ support the funding of Each Stitch Counts.Partnerships with local organizations enhance the impact of the initiative.The goal is to reach 10,000 bottles of dish soap donated annually.Community involvement is crucial for the growth of Each Stitch Counts.Future events include a fundraising initiative and a stitch and pitch event.