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BETHEL'S LITTLE FREE PANTRY

PROVIDING FOOD AND RESOURCES FOR OUR COMMUNITY

One of the most meaningful ways our members and neighbors have helped to make a difference right here in South Minneapolis is through our Little Free Pantry. We know that food availability/affordability can be a challenge. Bethel created the Little Free Pantry as a place to both get some of what you may need and to GIVE and HELP others. ALL ITEMS ARE FREE and available to anyone who needs them.

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Please see below for more information on what we accept

and how you can donate!

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ITEMS WE ACCEPT

THIS LIST SHOWS ITEMS WE ACCEPT FOR OUR PANTRY. IF IT IS NOT ON THE LIST WE MIGHT ACCEPT IT AS WELL. SEE BELOW FOR THE ITEMS WE DO NOT ACCEPT.

MEATS:

  • Canned/Packet Tuna

  • Canned/Packet Chicken

  • Canned/Packet Salmon

  • Jerky

  • Smoked Meats

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FRUITS:

  • Dates

  • Dried Fruit

  • Applesauce Cups

  • Fruit Cups

  • Various Canned Fruit

  • Canned Olives

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VEGETABLES:

  • Canned Tomatoes

  • Canned Vegetables

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PANTRY ITEMS:

  • Dried Spices

  • Olive Oil

  • Cooking Oils

  • Foil and Parchment Paper

  • Rice/Lentils/Pasta/Ramen

  • Bouillon

  • Cake Mix

  • Pancake Mix

  • Canned Soup

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PERSONAL CARE ITEMS:

  • Multivitamins

  • Sleep mask and ear plug pack

  • Nail grooming kit

  • Sunscreen

  • Deodorant

  • Bar Soap

  • Toothpaste/toothbrush/floss

  • Band-Aids

  • Tampons/Liners/Pads

  • Baby/Wet Wipes

  • Travel-size hand sanitizer

  • NEW Socks

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SAUCES, DRESSINGS, SPREADS, ETC.:

  • Peanut Butter Jar or Packets

  • Jelly Plastic Jar or Packets

  • Honey

  • Salad Dressing Bottles

  • Condiment Bottles and Packets

  • Fish Sauce

  • Soy Sauce

  • BBQ Sauce

  • White and Red Pasta Sauces

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BEVERAGES:

  • Bottled Water

  • Shelf Stable Milk

  • Shelf Stable Milk Alternatives (Rice, Oat, Almond, etc.)

  • Drink Mix

  • Juice Boxes

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MORE STAPLES:

  • Crackers (Ritz, Triscuits, etc.)

  • Protein and Granola Bars

  • Fruit Snacks

  • Cereal

  • Oatmeal Packets

  • Nuts

  • Baby Food Pouches

  • Shelf-Stable Tortillas

  • Rice Noodles

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THINGS TO CONSIDER:

  • If possible, look for low sodium products.

  • No sugar added fruits.

  • Avoid glass containers.

  • Ensure packaging is intact and undamaged.

  • Avoid donating items with broken seals, bulging or severely dented cans, punctured bags.

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WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING:

  • Used clothing (please limit new clothing to socks)

  • DVDs and other media

  • Kitchen utensils or knives

  • Open food items

  • Perishable foods or foods needing refrigeration​​​​​

DONATE NOW

Donations can be made by leaving items at our 17th Ave door or contacting our office:(612) 724-3693office@bethel-mpls.org

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Thank you in advance for your support!

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