The Community Cupboard

24/7 Food Pantry available to anyone in need.

About the Community Cupboard

Wilderness Trails Zoo has partnered with the Birch Run Rotary Companion Club to open The Community Cupboard, a 24/7 food pantry available to anyone in need. This project was created to provide an accessible place for local families and individuals to pick up non-perishable food and pantry items whenever they need extra support.

Community members are welcome to help keep the cupboard stocked by donating approved shelf-stable food and pantry items. Donations can be dropped off in The Community Cupboard at your convenience, and items are checked daily by WTZoo staff.

How it Works

Need Food?

Take what you need, anytime. The Community Cupboard is available 24/7.

Want to Donate?

Drop off approved shelf-stable food and pantry items directly in the cupboard.

Approved Donation Items

Help keep The Community Cupboard stocked by donating approved shelf-stable food and pantry items. Donations can be dropped off directly in the cupboard at your convenience.

Donation Guidelines:

Dry, non-perishable food items
Unopened & Unexpired
Shelf-stable
In original packaging
Leave in pantry at your convenience

Suggested Items:

Dry pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, cereal, oatmeal, granola bars, snack packs, boxed potatoes, crackers, shelf-stable meals, baby food, and toddler snacks.

WHERE TO FIND THE COMMUNITY CUPBOARD

Located near the Wilderness Trails Zoo gift shop and available 24/7.

The Community Cupboard is located at Wilderness Trails Zoo near the gift shop and is available to the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Anyone in need is welcome to stop by and take what they can use. Donations may also be dropped off directly in the cupboard at your convenience.

Please make sure all donated items are unopened, unexpired, shelf-stable, and safe to place in an outdoor pantry.

Our Community Cupboard Partner

The Community Cupboard is made possible through local partnership and support.

The Community Cupboard was created through a partnership between Wilderness Trails Zoo and the Birch Run Rotary Club with the shared goal of supporting local families, individuals, and anyone in need.

We are grateful for the community members, volunteers, and donors helping keep the cupboard stocked and available 24/7.