Sheboygan County Food Bank

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Sheboygan Cares Food Pantry

Sheboygan County Food Bank provides healthy and fresh emergency food, twice a week, at its onsite drive-thru food pantry.

What You Need to Know Before You Go

  • Location:

    3115 N. 21st St. in Sheboygan

  • Hours:

    Monday: 5 PM - 7 PM, Wednesday: 10 AM - 12 PM with scheduled appointments

  • Register & Make an Appointment:

    Please call (920) 453-0136 on Mondays from 1 PM - 3 PM and Wednesdays from 8 AM - 10 AM. If you call outside these hours, please leave a voicemail with your first name, last name, and phone number, and someone will get back to you. You may make one appointment, or set up an ongoing appointment, up to once per week.

  • Important Information for When You Arrive:

    Please drive slowly (5 mph) when driving in the drive-thru. Volunteers will greet you and put food into your vehicle. You do not need to get out of your vehicle.

We opened Sheboygan Cares Food Pantry in 2022 at our warehouse to help increase access to food for families, with evening service hours and scheduled appointments. Clients drive through our garage where volunteers place non-perishable food, personal care items, meat, milk, cheeses, eggs, and a variety of produce into clients’ vehicles.

Common Questions You Might Have

Is there anything I need to do ahead of time, or bring to Sheboygan Cares Food Pantry?

If it’s your first time visiting, please call (920) 453-0136 during the following times: Mondays: 1 PM – 3 PM,
Wednesdays: 8 AM – 10 AM, or
Sundays: 6 PM – 8 PM. If you call outside these hours, please leave a voicemail with your first name, last name, and phone number, and someone will get back to you. You may make one appointment, or set up an ongoing appointment, up to once per week. Once you’re registered, we’ll give you a card and someone else may pick up for you by bringing the card if you’re unable to make it.

Do I need to get out of my vehicle?

You do not need to get out of your vehicle. Please drive slowly (5 mph) when you’re driving in the drive-thru. Volunteers will greet you at your window and safely place food in your back seat or trunk.

I have a job. Can I still get food?

Yes, many people in Sheboygan County are working and are able to get food at food pantries.

Besides food pantries and community meals, how else can I get emergency food?

There are many government programs that can also help you. See the list of Other Emergency Food Programs below.

I am embarrassed to go get emergency food out in public. How can I get over this fear?

Volunteers and staff members who work at food pantries and community meals are friendly, understanding, and there to help you. They want you to feel welcome and get you the help you need.

We opened Sheboygan Cares Food Pantry in 2022 at our warehouse to help increase access to food for families, with evening service hours and scheduled appointments. Clients drive-thru our garage where volunteers place non-perishable food, personal care items, meat, milk, cheeses, eggs, and a variety of produce into clients’ vehicles.

Sheboygan County Emergency Food

Information

Sheboygan County Food Pantry Calendar

Sheboygan County Food Pantry Calendar

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Calendario De Despensa De Alimentos

Calendario De Despensa De Alimentos

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Other Emergency Food Programs

Federal, state, and local programs work to end hunger in Sheboygan County.  Sheboygan County Food Bank supports federal and state anti-hunger programs that act as the first line of defense against hunger and integrates local services where possible.  Learn more about these programs below.  

  • FoodShare Benefits to Purchase Food

    Would you like to know if you qualify for FoodShare? Do you need help signing up? Please feel welcome to call our FoodShare Assistant, Tracy, at (920) 226-5619, 8AM - 3PM, Monday-Friday.

  • WIC Benefits to Purchase Food

    Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) serves pregnant, breastfeeding or new mothers, infants up to age one, and children up to age five. Please call (920) 459-3417 for more information.

  • Free Meals for Children

    School breakfast and lunch meals are free to all Sheboygan Area School District students per the USDA's extension of emergency meals for the 2021-2022 school year.