Many people heard about the ‘Little Free Library’, which was a movement that let people swap a book for another, or take it and bring it back. Now, people are joining in the ‘Little Free Pantry’ idea, which shares a similar value of spreading kindness with mini pantries.
Take What You Need, Share What You Can
One family who live in Boise, Idaho, have a three-year-old son who wanted to build something for his third birthday, so they decided that they would build a community pantry box that they would share with their neighbors. They felt that they had everything they wanted, so they wanted to give a little something back to the community and help the people in need.
The Idea Behind It
The idea is that the family fill this box up with non-perishable items, which includes tins, toiletries, and other goods. However, it’s meant to be a community give and take, so other people would also contribute to adding to this mini-pantry.
The Idea Took Off
It seems that the idea has taken off in other communities who also want to give a little something back and help those in need. It’s the kind of movement that helps the struggling members of the community, allowing them to live knowing that they can have a can of soup for dinner if they have nothing else. Or that sanitary products are available.
The Family Keep It Going
The Millers keep their little pantry going, realizing that it’s emptiest toward the end of the month, so they know that it’s really helping people. They don’t believe that anyone has taken advantage of it and that it’s only helped, people.
Various other communities have taken on the mini pantries project in order to spread a little kindness within their community.