Removing barriers to food access.
Strengthening mutual aid.
Feed Carlisle’s website serves as a community food and resource list for Carlisle, PA.
We host a community run fridge and pantry, currently living at Bosler Library (downtown Carlisle, PA).
Feed Carlisle is an unincorporated association run by community volunteers.
Interested in getting involved?
Explore our volunteer needs on the Volunteer Tab.
Email hello@feedcarlislepa.org
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.
**Bosler Library is our host site, but has no affiliation with the community fridge or Feed Carlisle.
To keep this resource safe for everyone, we have daily pantry checks from our volunteer pantry stewards, as well as very specific donation guidelines. Please read them before donating.
Food Resource List
Navigating a food crisis can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to figure out where, when, and how to get help. The Feed Carlisle website is a simple, comprehensive directory designed to help you find local food resources quickly.
Because this list is built through community input, we rely on your help to keep it accurate. If you know of a resource that isn't listed or spot information that needs updating, please let us know!
Volunteer
Our community pantry, fridge, and website exist because neighbors step up to help neighbors. Volunteers keep this work alive by stewarding the pantry, picking up supplies, organizing food drives, packing meal kits at our Gather For Good events, and spreading the word through social media, hanging fliers, and local outreach.
Email to get involved: hello@feedcarlislepa.org
Gather for Good: Monthly Community Meal Kit Packing Events
*Funding for this project is provided in part by a grant through the Partnership for Better Health and also through contributions of community members.
Join your neighbors and "Gather for Good"—a monthly volunteer event where we pack complete, easy-to-cook meal kits for local families, as well as grab and go no-cook single meal bags for those without kitchen access. Join us to give back to your community while also meeting neighbors. Gather for Good offers a flexible way to foster mutual support, strengthen our local social fabric, and prove that collective care is a vital form of wellness.
Where: Bosler Library, Meeting Room A
When:
Saturday, Sept 26th @ 12pm
Wednesday, Oct 21 @ 6pm
Sunday, Nov 22 @ 2pm
Friday, Dec 11 @ 6pm
Who: Open to all local residents, donors, and volunteers—no prior experience needed! Children may attend with participating caregivers. Please RSVP so that we know to expect you! hello@feedcarlislepa.org
What To Bring: Nothing is required, just yourself! However, if you or your organization would like to contribute food towards this event so that we can pack more bags, please email us for our current needs: hello@feedcarlislepa.org