Shopping Guide News of Fulton County May 19, 2021

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of Rochester 418 East 9th Street, Rochester, IN 46975

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9581 E. 100 N., Akron, IN 46910 E-mail: tom@tombauterscpa.com

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Vol. 64, Issue No. 20

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424 E. 9TH ST. ROCHESTER, IN Open Every Day Monday-Sunday 9:00 am-5:30 pm

12231 N. 100 W. MACY, IN

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The Papers Inc. P.O. Box 188 Milford, Indiana 46542

can take whatever they need from the pantry at any time, any day. Donations can be left inside the cabinet, as well. Photo provided.

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Akron families with food insecurities now have another option to supplement their needs thanks to two forward-thinking women and one local business. Earlier this year, while browsing the Shopping Guide News’s online sister publication InkFreeNews.com, friends Jackie Whetstone and Lisa Hill happened upon a story from the town of Leesburg, a small community in Kosciusko County, that was the first in that county to install a Forward Indiana self-service pantry. The pantries run on the motto, “Take what you need, leave what you can.” This concept of mutual aid is central to Forward Indiana’s mission as it differs from “charity” by accenting the idea “I’m in the same boat as you … it’s more user-friendly,” Additionally, the COVID-friendly distribution eliminates middlemen and closequarters indoors. The method also encourages some who may desire anonymity. Statistics show one in four children in Indiana has experienced hunger. And, with the COVID-19 pandemic hurting employment, many people experienced food instability for the first time in their lives.

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Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who fall through the cracks. There can be gaps in employment or government assistance during which anyone may access these self-help pantries, which have no requirements. Forward Indiana believes everybody should have access to food and kindness. After reading the story and discussing it among their friends, Whetstone and Hill decided this was something they wanted to pursue in Fulton County, specifically in Akron, where Hill resides. Hill contacted Forward Indiana who gave her the basic information on purchasing a pantry cabinet and the steps she would need to get it approved in her community. They then approached the Akron Town Council with their idea and proposal to bring a self-service pantry to the community. They were told as long as they could find a business willing to host the pantry, they would consider the request. Hill said she immediately went to Viking Foods and its owner, Vicky Singh, to see if he would be interested in placing the pantry outside the building. Singh readily agreed, which Continued on page 3

/2&$/ $57 ³ The exterior of the pantry was painted by local artist Brenda Ramseier. Photo by Keith Knepp.

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574-223-6307 Family Owned & Operated

Residential & Commercial ~ Licensed & Insured ~

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