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.
