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Community Food Pantry proposes anonymous 'Kindness Kupboard' in Springfield
Summary
Amber Ruggles presented a plan for a free, anonymous 'Kindness Kupboard' to address local food insecurity; property owners Sarah and John Anderson offered a site and were directed to consult the assessor and zoning coordinator ahead of any installation.
Amber Ruggles of the Community Food Pantry told the Board of Selectmen she recently attended a regional summit and that "there is a real need in this area" for additional food-security resources. She proposed establishing a Kindness Kupboard in Springfield that "would be completely anonymous; no information will be collected from those using this resource," operating on a give-if-you-can, take-if-you-need basis.
Sarah and John Anderson offered private property currently in current use as a potential location. The Board advised the Andersons to consult assessor George Hildum about potential impacts to current-use status, and to contact Zoning Coordinator/Health Officer Tim Bray regarding permits and any required site-plan review. Bray also advised clarifying whether the Kupboard would operate as a charity or a business and suggested the organizers consider applying for 501(c)(3) status to aid fundraising and liability clarity.
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