Jessica McClard started the Little Free Pantry in Fayetteville, AR, where she planted the first ever little free pantry. The pantry is a wooden box filled with personal care items, food and paper items. The pantry is a safe space for neighbors to access these items and share with their peers. Jessica's goal was to bring awareness to local food insecurity.
You can find a Little Free Pantry in just about any part of the US! There are currently Little Free Pantries in every IMOTO market. Check out this map below:
Click here to access the detailed locations for a Free Little Pantry near you.
Want to help out? It's super easy! After finding the nearest Free Little Pantry, you can donate personal care or food items.
Here is a list of things you can donate:
Canned vegetables and beans
Personal care items
Paper goods
Kid-friendly non perishables (good for Fall/back to school!)
crayons
inexpensive party favors