What is Fika Community Initiative?

Collect

Collect non-expired, shelf-stable food ready for pantry donation.

Fi·ka/ˈfîːka/ • [ Swedish ]
verb | noun

The Essential Pause. Often translated as a "coffee and cake break," but truly a state of mind. It is the ritual of slowing down to appreciate the moment and connect with others.

Connect

Those in need are often closer than you think. Invite your neighbors over to dinner, start a community potluck, or see what the food collection site closest to you needs.

Grow

Grow a bit more produce in your garden than you need, and give what you can to those who will enjoy it. Some food collection sites collect fresh produce.

Donate

Give what you can, when you can. Brown paper bag programs make it easy.

Let us help you

Ways you can get involved:

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Volunteer

Volunteer at local food pantries, pick up food donations, and help maintain free little pantries in your neighborhood.

Collect

Collect unwanted food from friends, family, and neighbors. Give it to friends, family, and neighbors.

Donate

Donate food, time, money, brown paper bags, or even a square foot of your front yard for a little free pantry.

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Create & Advocate

Create your own free little pantry, create buzz, create affordable recipes, or make something new .

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