Residents in Mississippi Mills now have access to food support at both branches of the Mississippi Mills Public Library. As of April 2026, the Community Pantry initiative is available at both the Almonte location at 155 High Street and the Pakenham branch at 128 MacFarlane Street.
The service is managed by the volunteer organization A Meal for All. It operates on a take-what-you-need basis, offering residents a discreet way to access food without the need for referrals or questions. The pantries are available to the public during the library’s operating hours at each location.
Donations of non-perishable food items and dry pet food are accepted, provided they are in their original, unopened packaging. To ensure the safety and cleanliness of the pantry, organizers ask that community members do not donate glass jars, fresh produce, perishables, or homemade items.
The initiative first launched at the Almonte branch on February 14, 2024. In addition to the library pantries, A Meal for All hosts a weekly breakfast program at the Community Presbyterian Church, located at 111 Church Street in Almonte, every Thursday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Those who have questions or would like to offer suggestions regarding the pantry can contact the organizers at [email protected].
