Helping to make sure our neighbors have a bright holiday season can be as simple as adding a few extra items to your next grocery trip or making a donation to your local pantry. The Waushara County Food Pantry is experiencing a 26% increase in pantry users and anticipates a significant rise in families needing assistance this holiday season as food costs rise and other food assistance resources diminish. Preparations are underway to pack more than 1,000 boxes of holiday food to support families experiencing hardship in Waushara County and with the help of our community we can make sure none of our neighbors are forced to go without.
To provide traditional holiday meals in November and December, the pantry is seeking donations of wish list food items including cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin, cream soups, canned sweet potatoes, and cake/brownie mixes. Monetary gifts allow us to purchase meat and other items to fill in the gaps.
Join us in spreading holiday cheer-donate wish list items or organize a food or fund drive today!
“The holidays should be about family, community, and celebration - not about worry,” said Executive Director Tyler Weston. “Your support provides more than just a meal; it provides hope and reassurance to our neighbors that they are not forgotten.”
Donations can be dropped off at the Waushara County Food Pantry, 220A N. Oakridge Ct, Wautoma on Tuesdays (12-4 p.m.), Thursdays (8am-12pm) and Fridays (8 a.m.-4 p.m). Monetary gifts can be made online using the QR code or mailed to Waushara County Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1108 Wautoma, WI 54982.
In partnership with our community, the Waushara County Food Pantry, Inc. exists to alleviate food insecurity by providing reliable access to nutritious food in a welcoming environment. As a community-based nonprofit, the pantry operates independently of county government. To learn more about ways to support the pantry, visit www.wausharafoodpantry.org or call 920-787-0641.
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