{"id":41744,"date":"2024-01-02T12:36:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T16:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=41744"},"modified":"2024-01-02T12:36:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T16:36:00","slug":"giving-pantry-a-way-for-people-to-take-what-they-need-give-what-they-can","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=41744","title":{"rendered":"Giving Pantry a way for people to take what they need, give what they can"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;169&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;111&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ELMSDALE<\/strong>: The community is giving back to those who need it, and that has led a community pantry to expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expanded Giving Pantry is now open 24\/7 at the Cup of Soul in Elmsdale, and bigger with more room for more food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is for anyone who may need some extra or just need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Giving Pantry is for people to take what they need but also for those who can leave what they can. It will be replenished daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The community can donate by dropping off goods to Cup of Soul in Elmsdale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;207&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;78&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, community volunteers placed the bigger Giving Pantry at the Elmsdale business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizers say it will include items that people can take if they need, and others can leave things for folks to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If people need more than is available they can contact Cup of Soul or the East Hants Family Resource for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;2&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;84&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among items they always need include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cans with keys<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Snacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>granola bars<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>fruit snacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to serve One package meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things to eat in car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cup of soups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raman noodles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canned fish and meat Pet food<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;190&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;93&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizers wished to thank the East Hants Family Resource Centre for the baby and hygiene products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also wished to thank Cup of Soul for storing food and supplying a place for the pantry for people to come to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifeschoolhouse Enfield for their dedication to the project, and the community for their support and donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey make a big difference,\u201d said Sara Wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;67&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;105&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;127&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;169&#8243;] [adrotate banner=&#8221;111&#8243;] ELMSDALE: The community is giving back to those who need it, and that has led a community pantry to expand. The expanded Giving Pantry is now open 24\/7 at the Cup of Soul in Elmsdale, and bigger with more room for more food. 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