Donate

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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:

  • 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!

Items Needed

  • Pasta / Rice
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Tuna
  • Hamburger Helper
  • Peanut Butter
  • Cereal / Oatmeal
  • Canned Vegetables and Fruits
  • Canned Soups
  • Canned Meats, Pastas, Pork & Beans, Chili, Sloppy Joes, or similar
  • Condiments: Ketchup, Mustard, Salad Dressings, BBQ Sauce, or similar
  • Cake Mixes
  • Baby Food & Formula
  • Diapers (esp. sizes 4, 5, 6) & Wipes
  • Baking Materials (Flour, Sugar, Brown Sugar, etc)
  • Laundry & Dish Soap
  • Toilet Paper & Kleenex

Where to Donate

Food and other necessities may be brought to the Food Pantry on Wednesdays from 8:30am-9:30am and most Mondays from 8:30am-10:30am. Please listen to our voicemail for other available days and times.

Donations bins can be found at various locations throughout Sauk Prairie. You may drop off donations during their normal business hours.

  • Piggly Wiggly Grocery in Sauk City
  • Hansen's IGA in Prairie du Sac
  • Community Center Lobby (730 Monroe Street, Sauk City)
  • The Mixing Bowl Bakery (525 Water St, Sauk City)

Many area churches have special giving Sundays or places to leave food donations. Please contact the Food Pantry at (608) 571-7737 if you need to make other arrangements to drop off donations.

Donating Money

We are sincerely grateful for all donations to our Food Pantry. Without the generosity of our community, we would not be able to offer services to our patrons. The Sauk Prairie Food Pantry is a 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation. All monetary donations are tax-deductible.

Benefits of Giving Money

Giving money allows the Food Pantry more options for helping our families in need.

  • We are able to purchase specific items that are in short supply and may not have been otherwise donated. 
  • Your money goes farther. The Food Pantry is able to purchase groceries at a reduced or bulk rate from various retailers or Second Harvest. 
  • Money doesn't have an expiration date. We are able to allocate funds throughout the year to high-volume times when it can do the most good. 

How to Donate

Checks may be sent directly to Sauk Prairie Food Pantry at PO Box 652, Sauk City, WI 53583. You will receive a written acknowledgment of your donation for tax purposes in the mail within 2-3 weeks. 

Online donations can be entered on our website. You may make a one-time donation or set up a recurring donation amount. If you wish to specify a spending category (diaper fund, operations, etc.), please enter that information at the time of your donation. 

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