Community Pantry and Fridge

At Bosler Library

*Bosler Library is our host site, but has no affiliation with the community fridge or Feed Carlisle.

Take what you need, give what you can, leave some for others.

Usage Guidelines:

This resource is unstaffed (but is HIGHLY visible and closely watched over) and operates on the principle of “take what you need, give what you can, leave some for others.”

You may NOT take items to re-sell.

Please limit what you take to 5 items per person, no more than 2 of the same item.

Community Supported Fridge & Pantry At Bosler Library

Address: 158 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013, inside the library, by the main staircase

What To Find: Typically you will find pantry stables, meal kits, and fresh food.

*See Community Fridge Donation Policy and Guidelines below for list of items that can be included.

Notes: Accessible when the library is open, typically Monday to Friday 9-8, Saturday 10-2, Sunday 1-5. Hours could vary. Please take what you need, leave some for others, and give what you can. If you are dropping off items and the pantry is full, please come back another time.

If you’d like to volunteer to support/maintain this pantry, hello@feedcarlislepa.org

Donation Guidelines

What You CAN Donate

Please ONLY leave unexpired & non-spoiled items.

If you wouldn’t feed it to your family, you shouldn’t leave it.

Pantry:

Non-perishable pantry items
Hygiene products, toiletries, feminine products
Baby food and diapers
Pet food
Reusable, plastic, and paper bags

Fridge:

All produce (fresh!)
Unopened dairy products
Eggs (with expiration date)
Raw meat should only be left in the freezer, not the fridge. Labeled with use-by date.
Home-cooked or packaged meals or sandwiches MUST be labeled to include:
- Prepared Date
- Expiration Date
- All Ingredients
- All Allergens

Note: Items not labeled properly should not be taken and will be thrown out.

Please DO NOT Donate

No expired cans or items
No dented cans
No unlabeled meals
No drugs or alcohol
Nothing that is opened, rotted, or spoiled
No clothes
No housewares
Nothing illegal
Please do not leave items outside of the fridge or pantry. If the pantry is full, please stop back another time.

Please do not take items from the pantry to sell.

What is a Community Fridge and Pantry?

A community fridge and pantry is a grass-roots, mutual aid resource designed to provide immediate, barrier-free food access directly from neighbor to neighbor. Built on the simple principle of "give what you can, take what you need," it offers fresh food and essential groceries to anyone who needs them—with no sign-ups, eligibility requirements, or red tape involved.

This movement is entirely run by and for the community. Located at everyday accessible spots—such as the Bosler Memorial Library in Carlisle—these spaces belong to everyone. Whether you are stopping by to pick up ingredients for dinner or dropping off extra groceries to share, participating helps keep the community fed, reduces food waste, and fosters a sustainable, dignified support network built on neighbors helping neighbors.