It all started with a social media post and is quickly growing momentum.
The Narangba Community Pantry may have only been open for a few weeks, but it is already filling up thanks to the generosity of kind-hearted locals.
Long-time Narangba resident, Katrina Bond, is the face behind the idea and feels she is just doing her bit to help others who may be facing a difficult time.
“Lots of residents in the Narangba and surrounding areas would likely be familiar with the community library that Michele and Greg started during Covid and I have dropped books off here before,” Katrina said. “I had some thoughts about the idea of starting a community pantry with non-perishable items so those who need them can drop in.
“I put a post up on Facebook and it gained quite a lot of attention and I knew that it was worth developing. I chatted to Michele and Greg about it and they have generously allowed the use of the shade house for the pantry, which is now located right next to the library.”
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Within a week of sparking the idea, the pantry was in full swing, with Katrina dropping off items and containers and watching as donations started rolling in.
“We want people out in the community to know that it’s okay to come in and get what you need, that’s what the pantry is here for,” Katrina said. “On the door, we have, ‘Take what you need, bring what you can’ and just know this is a place for everyone.
“It might be a family who just need a few snacks for the kids to get through the week or a single mum or dad who are doing it tough with other bills. We want people to know it’s here, to come and use it and make the most of the generous donations.”
All donations need to be non-perishable pantry items that are not out-of-date and must be unopened. Other items can include feminine hygiene products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, and roll-on deodorant but please no aerosol cans or razors.
“While it may not seem like a lot, I feel every little bit can make a world of difference to someone, even if it’s just one person out there,” Katrina said. “If someone can come in and grab a couple of things and that feeds their family tonight, I know it’s helped someone.
“But I also want to point out, you don’t have to live in Narangba to come and access the pantry, it can be locals from other parts of the community as well.”
The Narangba Community Pantry is located on Pioneer Drive, Narangba. For further information follow Narangba Community Pantry on Facebook.
Photos taken by Sheree Hoddinett
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