rooted. | issue 1
DOCUMENTING OUR COMMUNITY DOING THE WORK INDEPENDENTLY MIDWEST LEAK LADY ALUMNI DEANDREA RAYNER ON COMBATING FOOD INSECURITY BY FOUNDING INDY COMMUNITY PANTRY
The Indy Community Pantry, created by DeAndrea Rayner, is a neighborhood-rooted city-wide effort grounded in care, dignity, and shared responsibility. Based in Indianapolis, the pantry operates on a simple principle: take what you need, give what you can. More than a food resource, the pantry serves as a point of connection and trust. It reflects a belief that communities are strongest when neighbors look out for one another and meet immediate needs without barriers or judgment. Rayner, an alum of the Midwest Leak Magazine team, carries forward a legacy of community-centered storytelling and action through this work. Through consistency and visibility, the Indy Community Pantry continues to model how grassroots leadership can create access to nourishment while reinforcing belonging and mutual care.
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