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Summer Food Resources

Summer is nearly upon us, and while many children are looking forward to long days of uninterrupted play, too many worry about where their next meal is coming from. Feed My People Food Bank has resources available all year long. Still, we are keenly aware of summer's unique challenges to families. With school no longer taking care of at least one daily meal, that gap causes strain on family budgets already stretched thin by rising grocery, fuel, and housing costs. 

If you know of someone who is struggling and could use the extra food, use our Find Food Navigator to discover food resources in your area. 

EAU CLAIRE SUMMER FOOD RESOURCES

Pop-Up Pantry Program

Feed My People's Pop-Up Pantry program in Eau Claire has been expanded to include nearly every Friday this summer. These free grocery distribution events are available to anyone in need.

The Brewing Projekt Pop-Up will continue to run every second and fourth Friday from its parking lot in downtown Eau Claire (1807 N Oxford St). Distribution is from 9-10 am on June 10, 24, July 8, 22, and August 5, 19. 

The Lakeshore Elementary Pop-Up returns this summer on the first and third Friday of the month from its parking lot near Half Moon Lake in Eau Claire (711 Lake St). Distribution is from 1-2 pm on June 17, July 1, 15, and August 5, 19. 

School Pantry and Ready-To-Eat Bags

A new resource for students enrolled in the Eau Claire School District is a weekly food pantry at Memorial High School. It will be open on Thursdays from 10 am-12 pm during summer school.

Additionally, students enrolled in summer school can receive ready-to-eat bags during their summer sessions. 

CHIPPEWA FALLS SUMMER FOOD RESOURCES

Pop-Up Pantry Program

The twice-monthly Pop-Up Pantry in Chippewa Falls is continuing throughout the summer. Distribution takes place 9:30-10:30 am on the first and third Fridays in the parking lot of Our Saviour's Church (1300 Mansfield St). Scheduled dates include June 3, 17, July 1, 15, and August 5, 19.

Library Food Bag Program

The Chippewa Falls library has emergency and ready-to-eat bags available to anyone in need during library hours. Emergency bags include items requiring a cooking facility and/or need other ingredients to complete the meal. Ready-to-eat bags have items that can be consumed immediately or only require a microwave. Simply locate them in the front lobby and self-report how many you're taking. No interaction with anybody is needed.

School Pantry and Ready-To-Eat Bags

A new resource for students enrolled in the Chippewa Falls Area School District is a weekly pantry at the Chippewa Falls Middle School called the Cardinal Market. It will be open on Thursdays from 7-11 am and 1-4 pm during the summer. Simply walk in and check-in with a front office worker.

Additionally, students enrolled in summer school can receive ready-to-eat bags at Halmstad Elementary. 

OTHER LOCATION RESOURCES

If you live in the Menomonie area, visit our hunger-relief partner Stepping Stones for details on weekly distribution and mobile resources. View Stepping Stones resource guide. 

View our Pop-Up Pantry schedule for information on distribution dates and times in Arcadia, Beaver Brook (Spooner), Brooklyn (Trego), Cadott, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Eleva/Strum, Fall Creek, Humbird, Independence, and Owen-Withee. Groceries include a mix of fresh produce, meat, pantry staples, and other assorted food items and snacks. Items are placed directly in your vehicle by volunteers. You may pick up for more than one household. No ID is required except for at the Cadott Pop-Up. 

To view all our partner resources throughout west central Wisconsin, visit our Find Food Navigator page and plug in your address to view what's nearby.

Or, call us at 715-835-9415 to learn more. 

Together, we can work to end summer hunger! Donate to help support local summer hunger relief.