WCRSept2017FINAL
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Little Free Pantry of Omaha<br />
“Take what you<br />
need,<br />
Leave what you<br />
can.”<br />
Drive by Anna Lemieux’s house near 27 th and Newport Avenue and you will see a box that looks<br />
like a little free library – those cabinets meant for the free exchange of books. If you take a closer,<br />
it looks like a kitchen cupboard with peanut butter, cans of tuna, cereal and canned vegetables.<br />
This was Omaha’s first “little free pantry.”<br />
This non-profit organization was co-founded by Steve and Vicki Holcomb, who are real estate<br />
agents in Omaha and so is Anna! This concept was not to replace the food pantries in the Omaha<br />
area, but, to eliminate limitations for someone who might not be able to get to those sites with<br />
limited hours and have some requirements. Plus, Vicki and Steve just really needed a project!<br />
The Holcomb’s have plans for many more in the Omaha area. They are in the process of getting<br />
permission from the city and homeowners to place more of these in our community. They also<br />
need donations to support their on-going mission, so they can build more and keep them stocked.<br />
Please stop by their table at our September resource luncheon to learn more about their mission.<br />
Brenda Stuart, ServiceOne Home Warranty<br />
WCR Community Service Chair<br />
Please consider giving at<br />
our<br />
September luncheon!
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