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The community pantry movement may not be a permanent solution, but the lesson that we can grasp from this project is how sharing plays a crucial role toward a more connected and tight community.

From a single "community pantry" in Maginhawa, this small project has become a movement. It has ignited the Filipino bayanihan spirit---bringing back faith in humanity.

Sharing indeed is contagious as dozens of community pantries or small carts containing free produce and food staples suddenly started popping up all over the country inspired by the Maginhawa Community Pantry.

We list down some community pantries that go over and beyond, not only to make them quite unique, but to show that positive ideas, when combined, will result in even better ones.

1. PAWS Community Paw-try

Setting up their own station for fur parents who can't afford extra meals for their pets, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society highlighted the importance of caring for fur parents who have been struggling to cope with this pandemic.

For Paw-try donations, drop them at PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center, Aurora Boulevard, Katipunan Valley, Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

Source: pawsphilippines (Instagram)

2. Free HABHAB

With more people supporting the drive, it is genuinely incredible how individuals learn to adapt to the movement and provide help in their own little ways. Simple efforts like Lucban's free habhab is truly inspiring.

Source: Joselito D. Delos Reyes (Facebook)

3. Community library

Books are also now up for sharing as The Happy LibLarry sets up a display of free books that they believe are essential and vital to improving one's social and mental health. The FREE BOOKS movement started as Lorna Zaragosa's personal advocacy way back in January. She aims to set up a mobile cart that she can fill with books as she goes around places.

Source: GMA News Facebook page

4. Stand with the Poor Community Pantry

This very simple pantry that gives away fresh produce is Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (KADAMAY)'s replication of the community pantry idea. More than fresh products, the KADAMAY also gives away cooked food such as vegan ginataang monggo.

Source: Stand With The Poor Relief Drive and Operations Facebook page

5. Community share

The pioneering Maginhawa Community Pantry was made even more inspiring with donations coming from farmers and fisherman, such as bags of sweet potatoes from the farmers of Paniqui, Tarlac. Some local fishermen also gave excess seafood to share, while most locals around the area did their part as they helped packing goods.

Source: AP Non (Facebook)

The community pantry movement may not be a permanent solution, but the lesson that we can grasp from this will surely help more people. It has become more evident how sharing plays a crucial role toward a more connected and tight community.

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