Who We Are

Houston Community College – Katy Campus, through the efforts of Staff & Students, along with the CrossPoint Community Church of Katy, has joined the Mini Pantry Movement, with the launch of The Little Free Pantry of Katy project in May 2019. This comes just three years after the launch of the original Little Free Pantry pilot project, by founder Jessica McClard in May 2016.

Inspired by the Little Free Book Pantry, McClard set out to solve a need to fight food insecurity in her community. As noted on her website: LittleFreePantry.org, she is committed to “Feeding Neighbors and Nourishing Neighborhoods.”

We’re Honored to do Our Part!

English 1301 M/W, Spring 2019

HCC Service Based Learning

Joining this movement was the brainchild of the Department of English Professor, Dr. Mary Lawson, and carried out by the students of her English 1301 M/W class. Getting to know Dr. Lawson, you’ll quickly realize this cause is not far from her character. She’s a great professor, humble, fair and compassionate. She selected Food Insecurity as the theme of this semester and has helped to educate and enlighten her students on the lasting affects of hunger and the lack of access for many, to nutritious food alternatives within our own communities. Dr. Lawson has been professional, yet passionate about her students and their well-being throughout the entire semester, even bringing nutritious snacks each morning for everyone.

Dr. Lawson has chosen to “Take Action” by joining The Little Free Pantry ‘s Mini Pantry Movement and lead her class through the process of researching, planning, seeking donations and constructing the Little Free Pantry of Katy, TX.