Projects 

Porch 2 Pantries is a local community initiative started by Mallory, a local high schooler, to fight hunger by collecting healthy, individually wrapped snacks from neighbors’ porches and delivering them to food pantries and nonprofits. Focused on supporting kids who lack access to nutritious food, the program makes giving easy, consistent, and inclusive. Residents simply place snacks in provided bags, and volunteers handle the pickup and assemble Munch w Mal baskets and deliver them.

Munch w Mal is a targeted initiative designed to address the critical gap in access to healthy, ready-to-eat snacks—especially for children and families experiencing food insecurity. Founded by Mallory, this program emphasizes nutritional equity by curating high-quality, shelf-stable snack bags sourced through community donations. Each snack is selected for its health value and accessibility—requiring no refrigeration, cooking, or preparation—making them ideal for individuals without consistent kitchen access. Mallory personally oversees every phase: from sourcing and quality control to packaging and direct delivery to food pantries and nonprofit partners. Munch w Mal exemplifies a hyper-local, impact-driven approach to community nutrition intervention.

Cool w Mal is a community fridge initiative founded by Mallory through her work with The Dancing Baker PA to support unhoused and food-insecure individuals by providing access to ready-to-eat, nutritious meals. After identifying that many people in need lacked the kitchen appliances required to prepare or heat food from traditional food pantries, Mallory launched this project to ensure more inclusive, immediate access to nourishment. The fridge, currently located at Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard (UMACC), is stocked with healthy, pre-packaged items donated through partnerships like Trader Joe’s and is restocked regularly. Mallory also adds a thoughtful touch by decorating the fridge with affirming “Self-Care: You Matter” magnets to remind visitors that they are seen and valued.

Recipes w Mal is a creative cooking project where Mallory designs easy, healthy recipes using commonly donated pantry items—making nutritious meals and snacks more accessible to families facing food insecurity. From blending canned garbanzo beans into brownies or hummus, to turning overripe bananas into gluten-free muffins, Mallory focuses on transforming basic, shelf-stable ingredients into allergy-friendly, delicious options. Her recipes are designed to be simple, affordable, and doable with limited kitchen tools, helping people make the most of what they receive from food pantries while still enjoying nourishing food.