The Little Free Pantry

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August 11, 2016 a project of ServiceSpace Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. - Vincent Van Gogh - The Little Free Pantry Created by Jessica McCarland, Little Free Pantry in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is a low-cost, direct-action approach to fighting food insecurity by allowing people in Jessica's neighborhood to share surplus food and household goods. After a short article on the pantry spread through social networks, the idea inspired other neighborhoods to start their own Little Free Pantries. While global issues can feel overwhelming, being able to take these small steps to improve the world around us can be a welcome respite. In this interview, Jessica shares why she thinks people are so drawn to the Little Free Pantry idea, some challenges that have come up in her journey, and where she hopes this movement will go. { read more } Be The Change What small thing can you do today to improve the lives of those who live in your neighborhood? COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Stunning Images of the Power of Education Can You Teach People to Have Empathy? The Power of Story How To Retrain Your Brain With Three Words Bhutan's Dark Secret to Happiness The Top 10 Happiest Countries Beannacht: A Blessing for the New Year A Yuletide Gift of Kindness DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 240,079 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More