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1320 Houserville Rd
State College, PA, 16801
United States

(814) 237-0960

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Little Pantry

LITTLE FREE PANTRIES

Basic Information

Our Little Free Pantry applies the Little Free Library® concept to activate community engagement in response to local food insecurity. Our pantry is available 24/7 to anyone in need and for anyone to donate to help neighbors in need. 

The Little Free Pantry is a grassroots, crowdsourced solution to immediate and local need. Whether a need for food or a need to give, the Little Free Pantry facilitates neighbors helping neighbors, building community (Taken from http://www.littlefreepantry.org/) 

“TAKE WHAT YOU NEED, DONATE WHAT YOU CAN...

IN 2015, 42.2 MILLION AMERICANS LIVED IN FOOD INSECURE HOUSEHOLDS, INCLUDING 29.1 MILLION ADULTS AND 13.1 MILLION CHILDREN. (FROM FEEDING AMERICA: HUNGER AND POVERTY FACTS AND STATISTICS.)”

2 Locations:  

Houserville United Methodist Church

1320 Houserville Rd.

State College PA  16801

Woodycrest United Methodist Church (our sister church)

219 W. Clearview Ave.

State College PA  16803

CONTACT US

sclittlepantry@gmail.com

814-808-5730

PARTNERS

MOST NEEDED DONATIONS

FINANCIAL DONATIONS

Tax Deductible Donations can be sent to the church.

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS

  • Juice (100% juice preferred)
  • Soup (especially Progresso or Chunky)
  • Canned fruits
  • Spaghetti/Pasta Sauce
  • Cereal
  • Rice
  • Canned corn
  • Green beans
  • Mixed veggies
  • Tomato Product (diced, stew, paste, sauce, etc.)
  • Boxed pasta/noodles (spaghetti, any pasta type, egg, etc.)
  • Pancake mix and syrup
  • Canned pasta and sloppy joe (Chef Boyardee, Manwich, etc)
  • Canned meats (chicken or Spam)
  • Gluten-free product (any type, but especially pasta, cereal, etc.)
  • Cake, brownie, cookie, and muffin mixes
  • Soap (bars/liquid)
  • Drink boxes (for school lunches)
  • Peanut Butter and other nut butter

TOILETRIES & HOUSEHOLD GOODS

  • Diapers (all sizes)
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Feminine products
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Bandaids
  • Toothpaste/toothbrushes

News

http://www.centredaily.com/living/article145676024.html

https://pennstatehillel.org/students/littlepantries/

http://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/article_bdab0b18-20ba-11e7-b703-9b2e95d169bd.html

http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/little-pantry-collects-open-door-donations/692194559