Little free libraries have become a regular sight on suburban streets, but in some towns, books are being replaced with essential pantry items as the cost of food rises.
A charity in far west Victoria began swapping books for food to help people during COVID-19 lockdowns.
"When COVID hit, we realised that the greater need was for food, so we changed out the books and put food in," said Nicole Carr, chief executive of charity United Way Glenelg.
