Skidompha Library in Damariscotta has started a Little Free Pantry stocked with food and personal care items. Created in partnership with Healthy Lincoln County, the pantry, located near Skidompha’s back entrance,  is available during regular library hours. Although available products may vary, typical items will include pasta, rice, canned goods, cereal, and granola bars. The Lincoln County Gleaners will also provide fruits and vegetables during the summer gleaning season.

Started in Arkansas in 2016, the Little Free Pantry movement works to help combat food insecurity at the neighborhood level. Healthy Lincoln County is helping the movement by supporting small neighborhood food exchanges in different parts of Lincoln County and the surrounding area. Individuals are encouraged to “take what they need and leave what they can.”

Skidompha Library is located opposite the corner of Main and Water streets in downtown Damariscotta. Parking is available behind the library on Elm Street. The library is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. For more information about the pantry, email Kristi Favaloro at kfavaloro@skidompha.org or Lee Emmons at lemmons@healthylincolncounty.org. You can reach Skidompha Library by calling 563-5513.

Local organizations that wish to start their own mini-pantry are encouraged to contact Lee Emmons directly at the email listed above or at 207-622-7566, ext. 236.