We’ve installed a little free library and little free pantry on the front lawn and are now accepting donations:
For the Pantry, Food & Drink Items should be:
1. Able to be easily opened without mechanical devise
2. Able to be eaten straight away or by adding hot water
3. Non-perishable or shelf life longer than six months
4. Commercially produced and packaged
5. Individual/single serving sized
Do Not Bring:
* Used/open goods
* Expired food
* Rusty canned foods
* Canned meat
* Canned veggies without pop top
* Food prepared in home
* Food out of original packaging or
without labels
* Items stored in glass
* Harsh chemicals (i.e. bleach,
* household cleaning supplies)
Examples:
* Juice Boxes, Capri Suns, Bottled Water
* Granola Bars
* Raisins
* Peanut Butter or Cheese Crackers
* Jerky
* Trail Mix
* Fruit or Pudding Cups
* Cup-A-Noodles
* Instant Soups/Ramen Noodles
* Instant Mac & Cheese
We are also accepting personal care, household, and baby care items:
* Toothbrushes
* Travel size: Toothpaste, shampoo, soap
* Deodorant
* Feminine hygiene products
* Toilet paper
* Band-Aids
* Socks
* Gloves
* Dish soap
* Hand soap
* Diapers
* Wipes
* Diaper cream
And our Little Free Library:
You’re encouraged to use the little free library---feel free to take a book that piques your interest; if you have a book that you have finished and think others might enjoy, consider placing it in the library.
For more about little free libraries see
How to Find Us
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Iowa City
Gathered by grace. Scattered for service.
123 E Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245