As reported on KLKN-TV, across the city, Little Free Pantries are running low as more and more people rely on them during the dangerously high temperatures. (Photo Credit KLKN-TV).
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The need is high - especially with the rising temperatures.
During the interview, Michael Reinmiller shared the current status and needs. He reminds people to mind the temperatures - to only put items in that are heat resistant. He asks for more help in filling the pantries - and for those needing the items to please be patient. He personally fills pantries a couple of times a week.
Per Michael: "We just stuffed this one now and I’ll bet you it’s gone by 3 o’clock easily,” Michael Reinmiller said. “Schools out so those kids aren’t getting those free lunches and free breakfasts. Most of them are empty, I’ll bet you a large sum of cash that most of them are empty because there’s a lot of need right now. And with the heat, we have to be cognizant of what we’re putting in. Like, a pound of ground beef is a bad idea right now.”
“I’m fighting a losing battle keeping them full so if anybody’s willing to step up and help out stuffing a pantry, there’s a serious need,” he said. “I don’t know if you can tell but this one in particular, the ground is worn down because it gets used so much. People filling and people taking so it’s a cool community we have here, that cares for each other.”
“We have to put specific items in that are resistant to heat like cereal or feminine hygiene items,” he said. “Stuff that isn’t going to melt or get disgusting real fast.”
The map is a link from the Little Free Pantries Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/LittleFreePantriesLNK.