Donating Groceries

Don't second guess your food donation. If you like it, we probably have a patron that likes it too. As long as the product is within 60 days of its expiration date and unopened, we appreciate the donation! The next time you buy your favorite foods simply buy two - one for you and one for the Food Pantry.

Donating can be easy and fun. Make it a game with your kids. Let each child pick out one thing to donate the next time you are grocery shopping. As you leave, simply leave it in the donation bin on the way out. Buying one can of soup each shopping trip may not seem like much to you, but to a family in need, it's life-giving.

Other ideas for helping us stock our shelves:

• If you shop at Piggly Wiggly - Sauk City - take advantage of buying one of the paper grocery bags of groceries that have already been filled out for the pantry. These bags are filled with items that the pantry currently needs. You pay for the bag, and it gets placed in the bin for the pantry volunteers to pick up.  Makes shopping for the pantry a breeze.
• Take advantage of “buy two” specials. Keep one for yourself and give the other to the pantry.
• If you shop at Costco, Sam’s, or even your local grocery store, purchase the family-size package or the multi-pack. Keep one for yourself and give the other to the pantry!

While this is just the starting point, we hope it will help you the next time you want to donate to the Food Pantry. Thank you!