Religious communities are more than people and buildings. They are the sense of community and good deeds done, the mitzvah. The little free library is one such good deed, where you take a book and, leave one- optionally. The little free library began in Hudson, Wisconsin in 2009* and spread quickly to other communities, including Greensboro. Currently, there are over 100,000 little free libraries in over 100 countries. The little free food pantry, a completely different initiative, started in 2016. As seen in the above photo, both are available at the corner of Tate and Spring Garden Street at College Place United Methodist Church.
According to the cornerstone of the church, College Place UMC was erected in 1919, just about the time of the flu pandemic of 1918. Tucked between Greensboro College and UNCG, this church has been doing good deeds, especially for students and staff, for over a century. While two little boxes don't solve all of Greensboro's food insecurities and need for good books in every home, this kind gesture, indeed, helps nourish the body, mind, and heart. It looks like both boxes could use a little restocking. If you get a chance, drive by and leave a book and a grab-and-go snack or two. Especially popular are vienna sausages, cans of tuna, cans of chicken, and cans of fruit cocktail with a pop top lid. Let us all pause and think of a good deed we can do for our respective communities, in Greensboro and beyond.
* read more about the little free library, here.and the little free food pantry, here.
We have little libraries here too.
Posted by: William Kendall | Monday, May 18, 2020 at 06:25 AM