Thank you, Veronica, for running the pantry over the last three years. It was truly a beautiful thing that I was proud was in my city. Thank you!
HB
Berkeley, CA

Hi Veronica,
Thank you for your vision and bravery in offering the pantry to the community over 3 years; to your neighbors for their patience; and to the countless others who have donated.
I know from experience how difficult it is to work behind the scenes, often alone, managing a front-line responsibility: impact is elusive; labor never ending.

My wish is that you can momentarily rest in this good you have provided and that your example will reverberate through our community, returning in an improved form, and better yet - be a step toward eradicating the need for such a project. We can hope!

Warmly, C.
Berkeley, CA



Dearest Veronica,
Having partnered with you all these many months and witnessed the selflessness with which you conceived of and carried through the project, I know your heart and your level of compassion. 

You helped so many people in need—I have been constantly awed by your kindness and determination. Your effort has been a huge mitzvah—I admire you so much! May the days ahead be restorative. – CF


Hi Veronica!
My son and I are neighbors on Curtis Street. We have long been fans of the Little Free Food Pantry on Rose Street. Bringing extras from the Crops Swap event we host in the spring and summer, encouraging neighbors to support the project and even making it the cornerstone of our food distribution intentions for our guerrilla garden spot along the Ohlone Greenway, Greenway Collaborative Farm.
 
We were saddened to see that it has been taken down while also really respecting your choice to do so. We are so appreciative of all you have done and really want to be a part of this type of work in the future. Thank you so much!  – JA


hi there, I tried to drop off some things for the food pantry and it seems to be missing. (Hopefully not destroyed or vandalized.)  It's been great for me to drop off things, and I've recruited quite a few other people to do so as well. I've even been ordering extra shelf-stable food to leave there.

Sometimes I would just look at my crowded cabinets and start pulling things I don't use often, so it was nice to have a place where I could take open spices or recently expired food, which the food bank doesn't take. I’m sad it’s gone. I would bring produce from my garden or freshly baked goods (bagged or boxed to try and not make a mess), and occasionally kitchen gadgets or soap. –  J.

If you have food you would like to donate, especially extra lemons, oranges, plums, pears etc from local trees please share it with Berkeley Food Pantry! They are wonderful and they are providing food to 400 families every week.

They distribute groceries only on Monday, Wed and Fridays so drop offs are appreciated on those days only between 9:30 - 12pm.  The info below is from their website :) 

Berkeley Food Pantry
Corner of Cedar and Sacramento, Quaker building
Parking lot off of Sacramento

We accept one-time food donations of packaged foods as long as they are not expired, damaged, or opened. We love donations of produce and fruit from home gardens and yards.

Please bring your donations to the Berkeley Food Pantry at the Friends Church at 1600 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA (at the corner of Cedar and Sacramento Street) between 9:30 am- 12 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We have a donation table set up in our parking lot for donations to be left.

You can access our parking lot from Sacramento Street. If you have further questions, please email donations@berkeleyfoodpantry.org.