Exciting News
Did you hear the exciting Feed our Future capital campaign announcements shared during our Facebook LIVE? We have reached our next milestone toward building the future home of the pantry on Kiel Road in Marytown!
Brian, Jeff, Kevin, & Eric Baker, 4th generation family members & owners of Baker Cheese presented a platinum level donation of $70,000. With the Baker Cheese donation & the generosity of many individuals, companies, & supporters of the Holyland Food Pantry in just six months, we have raised and received the $250,000 required to reach our next milestone.
This significant milestone achievement provided Jenny Krikava, Community Engagement Manager the opportunity to present a $250,000 grant check from the Basic Needs Giving Partnership Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region supported by the U.S. Venture Fund for Basic Needs, the JJ Keller Foundation & other community partners.
To top the afternoon off, Fr. Gary Wegner, Holyland Catholic Parishes blessed the land in which the future pantry will be built.
WOW!!! The Holyland Food Pantry members, volunteers, and neighbors in need have truly been blessed THANK YOU to everyone!!
If you are interested in donating & supporting, please visit our DONATE page.
Stay tuned for more news as we begin to move forward on the next phase of our Feed our Future capital campaign. Blessings to all!
Feed Our Future
Visit our Capital Campaign page for information on the Feed Our Future Capital Campaign.
February Needs
The next distribution for the Holyland Food Pantry takes place on February 19, at the Pantry (N10362 St. Paul Rd) in Malone. If you, or someone you know, needs food and referrals to resources, please call 920-286-1333. A volunteer will return the call within a day.
Needs in February:
Dried Beans (pinto, black, lentils, pea)
Bagged Soup
Oatmeal Packets
Crackers
Cereal (Bagged or Boxes)
Financial support is welcome and can be mailed to: HFP, Box 62, Malone WI 53049. The financial support helps offset the cost of the items the pantry purchases each month.
Fill The Boot
The St. Cloud Fire Department hosted a “Fill the Boot” campaign for the Holyland Food Pantry. They raised $3,704.87 for the pantry. Thank you to the members of the St. Cloud Fire Department for volunteering their time and thank you to all that donated!
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Neighbors helping neighbors, it’s what the season is all about!!
Christmas Gifts
Holyland Catholic Parishioners provided this gift for each household that seeks help at the pantry. Supporting the HFP from the beginning, we accept this gift of love in a box.
Merry Christmas.
2020 Holyland Turkey Trot (Updated)
Thursday, November 26th, St. Cloud Civic Center
Collection only from 8-10AM
Please join the Holyland Area in the VIRTUAL Turkey Trot by participating in a contact free drop off November 26 . Donations for the Food Pantry will be accepted between 8 and 10 a.m. Thursday morning at the St. Cloud Community Center. There won't be a gathering for the Trot itself, as we help each other stay safe and flatten this COVID curve.
HFP appreciates all gifts, however if you aren't sure what is needed, please choose from this list:
Macaroni and Cheese
Hamburger Helper
Suddenly Salad
Microwavable Soups
Microwavable Rice
Canned Carrots
Oatmeal
Cereal (including heart healthy cereals)
If you don't feel safe shopping due to COVID, financial gifts are welcome. Checks can be made out to “Holyland Food Pantry” and can also be mailed to Box 62, Malone, WI 53049.
The Holyland Food Pantry is a 501(c) 3 organization, whose mission is to provide emergency and supplemental food and access to resources to those in need, in a non-judgmental environment, within our service area. Direct questions to 920-286-1333.
November Needs
HFP is grateful to the community for all the support being shown to your neighbors in need. Currently, 51 children are included in the blessings you are sharing with HFP. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Needs in November:
Canned Chicken
Canned Tuna
Canned Beef Stew
Canned Cream Soup
Mustard
Catsup
Stuffing Mixes
Canned Sweet Potatoes/Yams
Financial support is welcome and can be mailed to: HFP, Box 62, Malone WI 53049. The financial support helps offset the cost of the items the pantry purchases each month.
If you would like to volunteer with the HFP, contact Lori Goebel at 920-948-8282
If you or someone you know needs food, call 920-286-1333 and a HFP volunteer will follow up.
October Needs
John 21:15-17 If you love me, feed my sheep.
Thank you for being part of this continuing mission in our community. The garden produce shared has been so appreciated by the families. Your financial support of 'Dairy Case' products continues, as has the 'adopting a product.' If you would like to consistently provide/adopt a food item, call Lori at 920-539-9304. Our needs this month are:
Canned Chicken
SPAM/ canned Beef Stew
Instant Mashed Potatoes
2# bags of White rice
Tomato soup
Hearty beef soup
Canned gravy
Creamed soups
Peanut Butter
Canned carrots
Dried black beans
Lo-carb noodles
Boost, high protein vanilla
Cereal
Brown Paper Bags with or without handles
Financial support is appreciated. Checks can be made out to the HFP, Inc and sent to Box 62, Malone WI 53049. Watch for our new website, which will have a 'donation link' to ease the process. Like us on Facebook at Holyland Food Pantry. Thank you!
September Needs!
Please accept a heartfelt 'Thank You' from the clients who access food from the Holyland Food Pantry.The volunteers with the HFP receive the verbal thank you, but we know that it is also meant for you to hear.
Needs for September:
Cereal
Peanut Butter
Hamburger Helper
Macaroni and Cheese
Canned Carrots
Creamed Soups
Granola Bars
Pancake Syrup
If you would prefer to make a financial gift to the HFP, reducing your exposure in the stores, you can mail it to Box 62, Malone WI 53049. You could also consider 'adopting' a single product, providing 20-40 units of something on a regular basis. Call the HFP at 920-286-1333 and leave a message.
If you or someone you know needs food now, call 920-286-1333, leave a name and phone number in the message. A pantry volunteer will return the call as soon as possible.
Continuing Needs
HFP is continuing to use a drive thru style pantry in May.
Thank you for your incredible support during the "Each One Helps One' and 'The Rest of the Dairy Case' campaigns. Both have supported the HFP in the purchase and provision of more meat, milk, and fresh produce. Financial contributions at this time are most helpful, and reduce exposure of yourself and others. The new mailing address is HFP, Box 62, Malone, WI 53049.
The following items are harder to find. If you can purchase them on your shopping trip, and share with the pantry, it would be appreciated.
2# bags of white rice
Powdered Milk
Paper Bags are still needed
If you know someone who needs help, they can call 920=286-1333, and the 'Little Outside Pantry' has food items 24-7 for anyone who needs food now. Located at N10362 St. Paul Rd.
Mailing Address Update
Please use the following address when mailing receipts, bills, or other items of interest to the Holyland Food Pantry.
Holyland Food Pantry
P.O. Box 62
Malone, WI 53049
Our physical location remains N10362 St. Paul Road, Malone, WI 53049.
Continued Updates
People are not able to gather and collect items easily right now. Join us as we make this effort:
"EACH ONE HELPS ONE".
Would you consider sending a check for $10.00 or more to the HFP, N10362 St. Paul Rd, Malone, WI 53049? The monthly expense per person during this time of reduced distribution will average around $10-$15.00. Thank you for considering this change in giving for the coming month. The pantry is attempting to bulk order food supplies. This reduces our overall virus exposure.
You can also drop food items off in the bin located on the pantry porch. Most collection bins cannot be accessed right now.
Other ways to help?
Share with others that the Pantry 'grab and go' is located in the little library at the Pantry for anyone who needs help;
Share a new pantry contact number: 920-948-6147 (Mary);
and know that emergency food is available when you call that number.
The HFP joins you in the mission of taking care of the neighbors in need. We pray for an end to the suffering, and a return to wellness for all those who are struggling. Finally, please follow the guidance of the state and federal government.
HFP thanks you for your support.
COVID-19 Recommendation
People are reaching out to the pantry offering suggestions and recommendations as we go forward in this COVID 19 social distancing and self-isolation.
One suggestion is to begin accepting 'drop shipments'' through Amazon Prime, UPS or FedEx as a way to support the efforts to feed our neighbors in need. The HFP welcomed this suggestion.
Our address is N10362 St. Paul Road, Malone, WI 53049.
After you select and pay for the product, give a courtesy notification by email to holylandfood17@gmail.com. State what is being shipped, and when it is expected. Pantry staff will be sure to retrieve it.
In particular, kid-friendly products like granola and cereal bars, fruit roll-ups, fruit juice packs, shelf stable cheese spreads, dried fruits, nuts and raisins are appreciated. Always, financial gifts are welcome.
Remember, if you or someone you know in our area is food insecure, contact the HFP pantry at 920-948-6147.
This is all new to all of us. Let's keep working together and stay safe. Thank you.
More COVID-19 Changes
This month the pantry is changing to a drive-thru distribution. Just open your trunk..show your ID, and the prepared boxes of food will be placed in your vehicles.
This is new territory for everyone, so please bear with the changes! This is all in an effort to limit close contact between patrons as well as volunteers.
If you feel ill - please try to wear a mask or avoid coming closer than 6 feet from others.
COVID-19 Impact
COVID 19 has caused many organizations to rethink and alter planned events. The Holyland Food Pantry is no different. The HFP plans to provide those in need with quality food and hygiene products at the Third Friday monthly distribution. Bars of soap and paper towels will be made available.
Here are some ways you can help:
Donate snacks, shelf stable juice, crackers and continue to lift prayers.
Financial gifts may be sent to to HFP, and items can be left at the Dropbox located at N10362 St. Paul Rd, Malone, Wi. 53049.
The statewide school closures, along with the many other cancellations are impacting families lives.
If you are in need of emergency food, or know another who needs help, please use the HFP emergency contact
number : 920-948-6147. The pantry will do it's best to share information on other resources and give contact numbers as appropriate.
Be safe, and wash those hands often.❤️
Many Thanks!
Thanks to area volunteer Tim G for collecting donations in St. Cloud and Mt. Calvary. HFP is grateful.♥️
Compeer Financial Donation!
Valerie Kramer, Compeer Financial Associate presented a check from an employee drive, which was matched by the company. HFP accepts this gift with a grateful heart.
Marine Credit Union Foundation Donation
The Holyland Food Pantry recently received a generous donation from Marine Credit Union Foundation, Wisconsin American Drive location in Fond du Lac. The foundation funds are collected from employee contributions, member contributions and organization “match” contributions. Employees from each branch decide how to use the funds to assist charitable organizations within the community.
Pictured are Barb Ackerman and Martina Leon, Marine Credit Union and Diane Thome, Holyland Food Pantry.