Like 'Little Free Libraries', these small boxes are stuffed with non-perishable items that ensure everyone in the near vicinity has enough to eat.

If you live in a city and have taken a stroll around your neighborhood, chances are you've come across a 'Little Free Library'. The uniquely-shaped fixtures are actually becoming quite commonplace, and it is estimated that there are now over 25,000 of them in 70 different countries!

The movement has taken off because it allows anyone to take a book and leave a book, creating a super-efficient – and local – swap that benefits all involved.

If you loved that idea, you're sure to adore what residents in Arkansas are responsible for starting. 'Little Free Pantries' are like a spin-off of 'Little Free Libraries', but instead of books, they offer non-perishable food items to anyone who might need a snack or some food to get through the day. Shareable relays that anyone who feels inspired can leave household goods, including toothpaste, garbage bags, deodorant and toilet paper, or food items that aren't likely to go bad anytime soon.

The pantries are helping to ensure no neighbor goes hungry in this rough economy.