Community

Little Free Pantry

In September of 2016, we started the Little Free Pantry in the center of the library to help with growing food insecurities. We started with a few shelves, now we have 3 bays of shelves as well as a refrigerator and microwave station. As food insecurity rises in the community, the need to restock high demand items becomes more frequent. Monetary donations go towards purchasing these items on a consistent basis.

The Library houses a free no-questions-asked Little Free Pantry, where those in need can help themselves to perishable and non-perishable food items. The pantry can be accessed any time during our open hours, at no charge.

(Click here for our Little Free Pantry flyer.)

Donations

Monetary Donations can be made on our website, or in person at the library. Donations of $20 or more can receive a tax-receipt. Donation scan be made as a one-time gift or on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. Physical donations are made up of perishable and non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and toiletries. Businesses and community groups can gather these items, making their own large donation.


High Demand Items

Non-Perishable Food

Perishable Food

Non-Food Items

Frozen protein Bread Baby diapers
Frozen vegetables Pastry Toiletries
Canned fruit and vegetables Fruits and vegetables

Dish soap

Canned fish or meat Hygiene products
Peanut butter
Milk
Butter/ margarine
Canned soup
"Heat and eat" meals

When donating food items, please be mindful of expiry dates, as we can not put expired food into the pantry.

Thank you for your generosity, and support of our community. For more questions about when and how to donate, please contact us at sylvan.library@prl.ab.ca or 403-887-2130. 


Local Resources

Community Partners FCSS Support

Leanne Lyon is available for family violence/bullying/elder abuse prevention support: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call 403-864-5588 or email: llyon@sylvanlake.ca

Family Enrichment Centre is available Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, email: familyenrichment@sylvanlake.ca