More than 300 families visit our food pantry every week. We stock non-perishable items, such as canned and boxed foods, and staples like flour and sugar. We are the local distribution point for government surplus foods. Depending on the season, we sometimes have venison available.
Food pantry hours are:
* 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday * 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday
Please call our office at 715-845-1966 to confirm we are open if the weather is severe.
Families are eligible to visit the food pantry once every three weeks. All adults in each household served are required to have:
Proof of residency in Marathon County (e.g., utility bill within the past 30 days or an original lease agreement that show your Marathon County address)
Photo ID
Please bring your own bags for groceries
How to Organize a Food Drive The Neighbors' Place depends heavily on the generosity of area organizations and businesses which conduct food drives on our behalf. To organize a food drive, contact the Food Bank Director, Fernando Soto, at (715) 845-1966 or e-mail him at .
You will need to:
* Publicize the drive within your group * Inform participants of the kinds of foods needed * Provide a collection point
The Neighbors' Place can pick up the food if necessary.
Top 10 Food Items We Need 1. Canned meat 2. Boxed dinners 3. Cereal 4. Mac and cheese 5. Pasta 6. Stews 7. Canned fruit 8. Juice 9. Canned veggies 10. Soup
Neighbors' Place Food Bank
