RS Community Library Fighting Food Insecurity with Pop Up Pantry

The Roaring Spring Community Library has shown that it is more than just a place to borrow books. Under the leadership of Michelle McIntyre, the library has expanded into a community engagement center, offering services from free winter clothing and hygiene products to referring those in need to the places they can go for help.

The library's newest offering to the community is what McIntyre calls the "Pop up Pantry." Located inside the library, the pantry provides food to those who need it with no questions asked.

"There are no income guidelines and no verification process," McIntyre said. "If...