Our Neighbourhood Pantry

St. Mary's is now hosting a free Neighbourhood Pantry to provide low-barrier, no-questions-asked life goods to anyone who needs them.

Parishioners (and all community members!) can put dry/non-perishable food goods, sunscreen, period products, etc. in it, and anyone can take what they need at no cost. We are inspired by the Marpole Free Pantry’s vision of “no policing, no shaming” of anyone using the pantry, in the recognition that an important goal of mutual aid & community support is to “build [...] and retain dignity.” This project is meant to be self-sustaining and build connection/community by serving as a meeting place.

The St. Mary’s Neighbourhood Pantry can accept:

• Period products – pads, tampons, liners

• Dry food goods, non-perishable goods

• Toothpaste/toothbrushes, soap, and other general hygiene items

• Sunscreen, bottled water, and other products that help keep people safe in extreme weather conditions

For safety reasons, the pantry cannot accept open, expired, or perishable goods. We also cannot accept clothing items at this time due to space restrictions.

Please help us keep the pantry stocked in the coming months!