Waynesboro 'Little Free Food Pantry' opens at library

WAYNESBORO – Waynesboro Public Library and The Neighbor Bridge, Inc. have partnered to bring a Little Free Food Pantry to the Waynesboro community, according to a press release.

The Little Free Food Pantry open Sept. 1 and is located outside the Waynesboro Public Library at 600 S. Wayne Ave. in Waynesboro. It is conveniently positioned near the Brite Bus stop located beside the library parking lot and gazebo.

This Little Free Food Pantry aims to provide community members with access to non-perishable food when other local food pantries are not open. It is open to all members of the community, not just library patrons, and can be accessed at any time for both donations and pick-ups.

The Neighbor Bridge and Waynesboro Public Library will be hosting a grand opening on Friday, Sept. 1 at 11 a.m. Anyone is welcome and can feel free to bring any food or supply donations for the pantry, the release said.

“Waynesboro Public Library is excited to partner with Neighbor Bridge on the Little Free Food Pantry. This is just another way for WPL to fulfill its mission to connect people with information, resources, entertainment and each other,” said Susan Versen library director at WPL.

To learn more about the library visit their website at WaynesboroPublicLibrary.org. The Neighbor Bridge, Inc.’s mission is to provide food, clothing, and supplies to local families in need through projects connecting neighbors and community. To learn more, visit: theneighborbridge.org.

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