What is the State Street Free Pantry?
​​St. John's Episcopal Church established the State Street Free Pantry in December 2022 as part of the Little Free Pantry network to help address food insecurity in Kirkland, WA. The Pantry is a pair of modest wooden cabinets located just outside the Church Office at 127 State Street. One cabinet contains food for people, the other contains food for pets.
The State Street Free Pantry is a place where people who do not have enough food can come to find something to nourish themselves for no cost. It is also a place where people who are fortunate enough to have stable access to basic necessities can share their blessing by providing food and hygiene items knowing that their kindness will support a neighbor in need.
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How does it work?
The State Street Free Pantry is a simple way for neighbors to help each other by sharing food. It's open all day and night, so anyone in need can easily access it without any barriers.
The Pantry not only helps neighbors who don’t have enough food, but it also gives people a chance to make a positive difference in their community. When neighbors help fill the Pantry and support each other, they get to know one another, building a stronger and more connected neighborhood.
How can I help?
Give what you can by placing food, hygiene, or paper items inside the pantry or in the donation basket at church. Your neighbors who need those items can freely take from the pantry, no questions asked. If you see items in the Pantry that you need, take them and know your community cares for you.
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For People: We stock the People Pantry with the suggested donation items listed below.
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For Pets: There are a variety of pets in Kirkland. We stock the Pet Pantry with reasonably good quality canned wet food for dogs and cats. Canned foods with meat as the first ingredient is desirable. Dry kibble is less expensive, but wet food is especially important for cats to maintain good health. Pets deserve to eat healthy food even when their human has to choose between medicine, food, and rent.
