BRODHEAD - The Brodhead Area Foundation has recently awarded a grant to the Green Cares Food Pantry to combat food insecurity in Green County to be used to purchase food at the Second Harvest Food Bank for pantry families.
In 2016, 14 percent of Green Cares families were from the Brodhead area.
Green Cares Food Pantry, formed in August 2009, continues to be a volunteer-managed food pantry, providing approximately one week's worth of food to low-income Green County families. Foods given to families include frozen meats, canned vegetables and fruits, fresh vegetables in season, a variety of bread and bakery goods, shelf milk and juice. Each eligible household can receive food once a month.
During 2015, Green Cares served 2,889 households, representing 8,774 individuals.
The number of households and individuals increased in 2016 to 3,089 households, representing 9,032 individuals, and the pantry's 2017 usage is projected to be higher than previous years.
Green Cares relies on the donations of the community to continue to serve approximately 250-300 families each month with food.
The Foundation is supporting the efforts of the Pantry, as they believe no one should be hungry.
The Green Cares Food Pantry is located at W5198 County C, Monticello. Its hours of operation are from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays with expanded hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays; from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays; and from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays.
Anybody who needs assistance can call 608-938-4238 to schedule a confidential appointment with a Green Cares volunteer.
In 2016, 14 percent of Green Cares families were from the Brodhead area.
Green Cares Food Pantry, formed in August 2009, continues to be a volunteer-managed food pantry, providing approximately one week's worth of food to low-income Green County families. Foods given to families include frozen meats, canned vegetables and fruits, fresh vegetables in season, a variety of bread and bakery goods, shelf milk and juice. Each eligible household can receive food once a month.
During 2015, Green Cares served 2,889 households, representing 8,774 individuals.
The number of households and individuals increased in 2016 to 3,089 households, representing 9,032 individuals, and the pantry's 2017 usage is projected to be higher than previous years.
Green Cares relies on the donations of the community to continue to serve approximately 250-300 families each month with food.
The Foundation is supporting the efforts of the Pantry, as they believe no one should be hungry.
The Green Cares Food Pantry is located at W5198 County C, Monticello. Its hours of operation are from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays with expanded hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays; from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays; and from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays.
Anybody who needs assistance can call 608-938-4238 to schedule a confidential appointment with a Green Cares volunteer.
