In June of 2021 the Alcott family of Natick installed a free mini-pantry on Common Street’s front lawn (near the corner of Common Street and School Street). It’s called the “Common Good Mini-Pantry.” Everyone is welcome to take what they want and/or to donate to the Mini-Pantry. When the pantry is full, please leave donations in the lobby of the Spiritual Center.
While the Mini-Pantry is self-serve, the Alcott family and a team of volunteers check it regularly to ensure that all products in the pantry are in good condition and unexpired, and that a mix of items are available.
The Mini-Pantry is a standing invitation for people in our Natick/Metrowest community to come together and take care of each other in an inclusive, fun, and accepting way.
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Items Frequently Needed for Common Good Mini-Pantry
- Jelly, peanut butter, cereal, granola bars, cereal bars
- Snacks for lunch boxes, apple sauce, fruit cocktail, juice boxes
- Brown beans, canned meals, beef stew, ramen noodles, pasta
- Canned meats, chicken, tuna, spam; Canned Fruit
- Baby Wipes, Diapers, Baby Formula, Shampoo and Conditioner, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes
- Feminine Hygiene Products, Bars of Soap, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels
- If you have any of these items in your home, or if you can buy some next time you go shopping, please bring them down to the Mini-Pantry anytime and help a neighbor in need. If the pantry is full, please leave your donation in the outer lobby area of Common Street Spiritual Center (pictured below). Please check to make sure all items you donate are not yet expired.
Donate to Support the Mini-Pantry
Give using the widget below and/or use this link to access our secure fundraising campaign page which includes options to start a fundraising team: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/common-street-spiritual-center/common-good-mini-pantry
Resources
You’re welcome to download our flyer on other local food resources, food insecurity, and our frequently needed items list. Please feel free to share it with others.
Mini-Pantry Team Members
Suzanne Alcott, Roger Alcott, Laney George, Carrie Nugent, Lisa Miller, Michael Miller, Sandy Eilers, Mikayla Francis, Ian Mevorach, Jill Hourihan and the staff of Metro Pets