PORTSMOUTH, Va. — In the middle of the West Haven Park neighborhood, one woman’s front yard is becoming a lifeline for people in need.

Angelica, a Portsmouth resident, has set up a mini food pantry outside her home on Kingman Avenue, offering free items for anyone struggling to make ends meet.

Inside a large blue bin, neighbors can find canned goods, rice, spaghetti, pasta, and peanut butter.

The idea is simple: take what you need, leave what you can.

WTKR's Portsmouth Neighborhood Reporter Kamilah Williams discovered the story after spotting a post on the “Everything Portsmouth” Facebook page.

Williams visited the pantry to see how one small act of kindness is making a big difference, especially during the ongoing government shutdown.

For those who want to help but don’t have canned

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