Introduce Yourself: When you join, share a bit about what draws you to "The Pantry." While sharing personal details is optional, offering a sense of your interests or needs can foster connections.
List What You Offer: Whether it's food, skills, or time, describe what you can share. Visual aids or brief descriptions can help others understand and appreciate your contributions.
Please fill out your pantry profile
Fave: Do you have a go-to neighbor that always comes through with what you need? Check the box to keep them at the top of your table.
Ingredients: please select from the list or add new ingredients you currently have available to exchange
Course: What ingredients do you have a surplus of, and which meals are they best for?
Cuisine: What typical cuisine do you cook? Many of our neighbors are homesick, so you may be the answer to that with items they need from a specific cuisine.
Email/Phone Number: This is where people will send you their requests and where you will coordinate an exchange. ( remember, no questions asked 💥)
Needed Now: What are one top priority pantry item you are looking for
No Questions Asked: Feel free to request what you need, respecting the principle that asks for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Your privacy and dignity are paramount.
Be Specific: Be specific about your needs to help providers understand how they can best support you.
Please look at the ingredients section in the pantry profiles to see what your neighbor has.
You can also use our Visual Pantry list to browse :
Offering Goods or Services:
Detail Your Offer: Clearly outline what you're offering, including any specifics about quantity, type, or conditions of use.
Set Boundaries: It's okay to set boundaries around your offers, such as availability times or quantities. Honesty ensures that everyone's expectations are managed respectfully.
Safe Exchange Locations: Whenever possible, use public, well-lit areas for in-person exchanges. If you're comfortable, community centers or shared spaces in your neighborhood might work.
Virtual Coordination: Use "The Pantry's" platform for coordinating exchanges. This helps maintain privacy and safety.