St. Matthew's Anglican Church
FLORENCE, ONTARIO, CANADA
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HOW IT BEGAN
During the COVID-19 pandemic, with grocery costs rising, we decided to start a Little Free Pantry. Its motto was the same as other similar pantries:
"Take what you need; leave what you can." It was an immediate hit. A local repair shop uptown in the village agreed right away to host the pantry and to supply a heater to keep it from freezing in winter, a local carpenter built, painted, and installed it, a local signmaker made it visible, and villagers were keen to contribute. All was working well! |
WHERE WE ARE NOW
Costs keep rising, and the pantry empties nearly daily. We found that if we left it to casual donations, the shelves would be empty.
But we were fortunate to be able to gather donations from individuals and organizations that help us keep it going! We are very excited now to be on the Inn of the Good Shepherd's food truck circuit. The "Mobile Market" comes to St Matthew's hall every summer/fall Wednesday from 1:30 pm to 2 pm. We continue to distribute in winter/spring every other Wednesday. The schedule is posted on the hall door. |