In the spirit of loving our neighbors and living into being a Downtown Church, we installed a free mini pantry on the southwest corner of the building fall of 2020.
Anyone is welcome to “take what you need, leave what you can”.
Small groups, teams, or families are invited to “sponsor” the mini pantry for a week. Check on it, stock it with supplies, and help keep it clean and organized. It is important to remember to keep items seasonally appropriate, particularly in our Minnesota winters.
Recommended items for spring/summer :
All Items must be shelf stable, sealed and appropriate for the temperatures. Preferably plastic containers and cans with pull tabs:
Protein:
Tuna/chicken pouches
Spam
Vienna sausages
Canned Chili
Canned Beans
Peanut butter – small jars or single servings
Other nut butters
Peanut butter crackers
Ravioli
Jerky, beef or turkey
Shelf stable meats and cheese
Nuts, nut mixes
Protein Bars
Soups:
Ramen noodle cups
Instant soup cups
Grain and Carbs
Cereal – single serve
Instant oatmeal in single serving packages
Instant mashed potatoes
Instant rice
Pasta
Cereal Bars
Granola Bars
Pasta
Easy Mac
Spaghetti O’s
Popcorn
Pretzels
Snack Crackers
Pop tarts
Fruits/Vegetables:
Fruit cups
Applesauce
Fruit Snacks
Canned veggies
Baby food
Non-Food Items
Can openers
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Sanitizer
Masks
Deodorant
Feminine hygiene products
Bandaids
First aid ointment
Toothpaste/toothbrushes