How Does This Little Free Pantry Work for Us?

This mini pantry is an easy way for neighbors to help neighbors with immediate food needs. One day you may need food and another day you may have food to share.

Even though its home is on the property of the PT Food Coop, (THANK YOU PT Food Co- op!) this mini pantry belongs to all of us. Please take care of it and the space around it. Tidy the mini pantry if it needs it. If you can, clean up spills, and please don’t litter. Sanitize your hands before using and sanitize the pantry door handle when finished. Gloves and masks are highly recommended during this pandemic.

Give what you can by placing packaged food items inside the mini pantry. Give what you would want to receive. An easy rule of thumb: buy extra of what you buy your household. No gift is too small. A single can of green beans can help. Items should be unexpired and in good condition.

Take what you need. If you find items inside and you need them, take them and know we care about you. Please remember the mini pantry belongs to all of us and take only those items you need, trusting the mini pantry will be here for you again.

Staple Items Recommended for the Pantry

· Canned tuna, chicken, beef stews, salmon

· Canned bean soups

· Canned beans

· Baked beans

· Canned chili

· Peanut butter

· Canned nuts

· Rice and rice mixes

· Dry noodles and pastas

· Noodle mixes

· Ramen packets

· Oatmeal and instant oat packets

· Cold cereals, shredded wheat, etc.

· Hot cereal mixes

· Bread, muffin, pancake mixes

· Whole-grain crackers

· Yeast packets

· Jelly, jam, honey

· Tea, coffee, spices

· Granola bars

· Shelf-stable milks (dairy and non-dairy)

· Canned vegetables

· Vegetable soup

· Canned tomato products

· Spaghetti sauce

· Baby-food vegetables and fruits

· V-8 juice

· Canned fruits

· Raisins and other dried fruits

· Applesauce

· Fruit leather

· Small soaps and shampoos

· Feminine hygiene products – tampons and pads

· Hand sanitizing wipes or small squeeze bottles

It is maintained by “Adopters” from our community. For information about adopting this pantry for a month, contact: Contact@jccwp.org

Visit littlefreepantry.org

This pantry was built for you by The Community Wellness Project of Chimacum jccwp.org