Clarksburg Little Free Pantry

What does heaven on earth look like?

To some, it might look like a month of free rent, no mortgage payment, no car payment, prepared dinners for your family, or a healed illness or sickness. For someone who is not sure where their next meal might come from, it could look like 24/7 access to free, easily obtainable food.

In January 2019, a pair of Girl Scouts decided they wanted to find a way to help families who struggle with food insecurity in their own Clarksburg community whenever they needed it. By March they were able to open the Clarksburg Little Free Pantry with the help of many supporters.

The Little Free Pantry

The Little Free Pantry utilizes a community and neighborhood involvement approach to fight against local food insecurity. The Little Free Pantry offers a place where neighbors can support neighbors. The Little Free Pantry's philosophy is to “Take what you need, Leave what you don't (need), and Donate when you can.”

This approach removes any limitation to schedules (as it is open 24 hours a day) and is anonymous. As a result of community support, there are Little Free Pantries popping up in a variety of locations around Montgomery County. 

Open 24/7

The Clarksburg Little Free Pantry is located on the property of Clarksburg Church. It is open 24/7 and is 100% anonymous – take what you need, leave what you don’t, donate what you can. 

Ease food insecurity for our neighbors

There is a large unrecognized need in our own Clarksburg community, and the Little Free Pantry creates some relief to those families in our own backyard.

Food insecurity could be a temporary concern (i.e. after a loss of a job or due to illness) or long-term issues that impact a family (i.e. livable wage). The hope is that the pantry is always stocked with a variety of nutritious foods, so no one shows up to find the pantry empty at their time of need.

List of Items Available/Needed:

• Non-Perishable Food Items

• Canned Goods: vegetables, fruit, soup, etc. (preferably with a pop-off top)

• Dry Foods: Ramen Noodles, Oatmeal, Pop-Tarts, Granola Bars, Crackers, Pasta, Cereal

• Feminine Hygiene Products

• Personal care items: diapers, wipes, formula, laundry/dish detergent, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, socks, shampoo, soap, etc. (no sharp objects/razors)

• Pet food

Location

Clarksburg Church Parking Lot:
22820 Frederick Rd.
Clarksburg, MD

How to leave a donation

Simply open the pantry door and leave what you have brought! For bulk donations, please email Stephanie Kreider: mk2sk@verizon.net.