Did you know that there's a link between access to healthy food and developing strong literacy skills. Research has shown that kids with higher levels of food insecurity can have lower levels of literacy than those with access to nutritious food.The Menomonee Falls Food Pantry is a community resource aiming to increase access to food for families.
Since 1983, the Falls Area Food Pantry is a full-service food pantry completely run by community volunteers. The Pantry’s mission is to gather and distribute nutritious food to those with acute or chronic need who live in the greater Menomonee Falls area. It also strives to raise awareness of hunger in our community and provides volunteer opportunities for community members to serve one another. Located at N85 W15382 Menomonee River Pkwy in Menomonee Falls, the pantry is open for service on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 – 2 on and 5 – 7 pm.
The Falls Area Food Pantry serves over 600 households annually. This is made possible thanks to many volunteers as well as generous contributions of food and money from across the community. Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off 24/7 by simply leaving the donation on the carts inside the unlocked foyer. Food drives are also a significant way to help the pantry by collecting nutritious food to help us improve the health and well-being of our clients and the community. A list of priorities items is updated on the website weekly.
Registered clients are eligible to receive food twice a month. Registration is a relatively quick and easy process. Clients need to present two forms of ID showing residence in one of the following communities: Colgate, Germantown, Hubertus, Butler, Lannon, Menomonee Falls, Richfield, and Brookfield. Additionally, families with children attending school in the Menomonee Falls School District are also eligible during the current school year with proof of enrollment.
More information about the pantry can be found at www.fallsfoodpantry.org.
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