The Freedom Center is located in one of the largest poverty pockets in the Fox Valley. With the help of a few churches working together, the pantry opened in the early part of 2010 upon completion of updates to the building provided.
During our first full month of being open we served 14 families per week. That number more than tripled the second month of operation and continues to grow. After three months, the Freedom Center Food Pantry has helped almost 300 different families. Serving today about 300 families a week. In addition, we have held an occasional Saturday night “5 Loaves” dinner. At these dinners, food is prepared and served mostly to families utilizing the pantry.
As hunger is a reality in our community and continues to grow, we will continue serving the need. Our hope is that you will partner with us in meeting this practical need and in making the Good News of Jesus Christ available to those who are experiencing spiritual hunger as well.
HOW TO HELP
Make a Food Donation
Non-perishable food may be dropped off at the Pantry from 4p.m. to 6p.m. on Wednesdays at the Freedom Center. The Pantry need not be open for you to make a donation. Drop off box is located by main entrance.
Sponsor a Food Drive
Food and household items are always needed. Please contact us if your organization, neighborhood, church or business would like to sponsor a food drive.
Make a Monetary Donation
The Freedom Center Food Pantry is a tax-exempt organization operating under the umbrella of Freedom Fellowship, 501(c)(3). Please mail donations to:
Freedom Center
1110 S. Oneida St.
Appleton, WI 54914
Please make checks out to:
Freedom Center Food Pantry
Volunteer at the Pantry
The Pantry is staffed only by volunteers and we can always use more help.
We seek to bring a measure of love and peace through sharing the blessings of food and other resources with those who are in need.
To serve as God’s hands and help feed the hungry.
We will be a supplement to the family’s source of bringing food into their home.
While in the pantry, they are our guests.
We will welcome them with warmth as if they are coming into our home.
We welcome them into our dining room with refreshments and conversation.
Hearing the command of our Lord Jesus Christ to love one another as he loved us.
