BENNETT, Neb. (KLKN) — From working logistics for the United States military in places as far away as Africa, to providing clothes for the victims of domestic violence in Nebraska, Lillie Chambers is answering a call to serve.

The mom of three joined the military at age 17 with permission from her parents and retired from the career on Friday.

While in active duty, she decided to start a clothing pantry to help women and children who have experienced abuse, an idea inspired by becoming a mother.

“We were given a lot of hand-me-downs, and then I was blessed with all these toys, clothes, shoes, and coats,” she said, adding that she wanted to do something meaningful with the items. “That was really the start of mom’s pantry.”

Through social media and word of mouth, that pantry evolved.

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