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Besides individual and family
donations, food drives sponsored
by schools, scout troops, and local
businesses such as RMS (the developers
of Shaker’s Van Aken District) have
become a significant and steady source
of food for the pantries.
Bouthilet and O’Brien-Hawkins
encourage Shaker residents to keep
sharing the news of the Little Free
Pantries so that those who might need
some food assistance, even if only
temporarily, know about this resource.
“Unlike many other food
assistance programs, the Little Free
Pantries are open 24/7 and require
no application or paperwork,” says
O’Brien-Hawkin. “As the signs say, we
just ask that people ‘Take what you
need, leave what you can.’”
If residents have questions or
want to host a food drive, email
littlefreepantry@gmail.com.
Mayor David Weiss with Katie O’Brien-
Hawkin and Amy Bouthilet at Heights
Christian Church, May 2018.
Photo above by Kelly Taylor.
Donate
to the Little
Free Pantries
Suggested non-perishable food
items (no glass please): peanut
butter, macaroni and cheese,
canned fruits, applesauce cups,
canned tuna or chicken, oatmeal
packets, cereal, canned soup, pasta,
and pasta sauce. Toiletries such as
shampoo, toothpaste, and soap are
also accepted.
Christ Episcopal Church:
3445 Warrensville Center Road.
The pantry is at northeast corner
of the building. Put donations
directly into the pantry. If it is full,
plastic tubs are located under the
front portico facing Warrensville
Center Road.
Heights Christian Church:
17300 Van Aken Boulevard.
The pantry is located on the
Winslow Road side of the
building. Put donations directly
into the pantry. If it is full, a large
plastic tub is located outside the
church’s rear door on
Winslow Road.
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