Let’s talk about common pantry, ya’ll. Today we’re taking on the nitty gritty details of sharing food with people, usually those you live with. Why on earth does this even need to be talked about?
Well, those of you in a “traditional” couple-with-children household probably already share food (whether or not you want to). But any of you living alone or with other single roommates may find sharing food with others appalling, unappealing, or just plain impossible.
Friend of the podcast Hannah Hiler is here to tell you differently! David talks with Hannah about why she advocates for sharing a common pantry with others—why it follows God’s call for sacrificial community, how it creates generous hospitality, and some details that can make it work or fail.
Hannah is a graphic designer who is passionate about community and hospitality. She currently lives in a community house in South Minneapolis.
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This is part of an ongoing series on The Commons. For more, check out a few other episodes:
Timestamps
(00:37) Introducing Hannah
(03:28) Christian community=Living with others
(8:14) “Common Pantry: Everything in the fridge is yours
(25:18) Free beans and rice for everyone?
(31:53) When you SHOULDN'T do Common Pantry
(40:56) Single human seeking independence
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Credits
Creators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ Espinoza
Audio Engineer: Carl Swenson (www.carlswensonmusic.com)
Podcast Manager: Elena
#42 - Our Food Is Your Food: An Ode to Common Pantry, with Hannah Hiler