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The Pantry is located at 164 W. Garland Street in Jefferson, Wisconsin.

We are open Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Guests must register 15 minutes before our closing time to be eligible for full service.

*Please note we are closed on national holidays and on days that the Jefferson Area School District is closed for inclement weather.

Our truck delivery and donation address is 1110 S. Grove Avenue, Jefferson, Wisconsin.
Donations are kindly received Monday and Thursday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and by appointment.

We can be reached at (920) 674-6822.

Our emergency number is (202) 257-1989.

Our mailing address is P.O. Box 44, Jefferson WI  53549.

We provide full pantry services to residents of the Jefferson School District.

All Jefferson County residents are eligible to receive Senior Stockboxes from the Jefferson Food Pantry.

TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program), which makes up 2-3% of our products offered, requires guests to self-certify income eligibility as follows: TEFAP Income Guidelines

We are a member of the Jefferson County Food Pantry Coalition, a project of the Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin.

We are a member of 211 Wisconsin.

To learn more about our daily offerings and events, follow us on Facebook!

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2 days ago

Jefferson Food Pantry WI
Did you know many food items are still safe to enjoy after the date printed on the package? 🥫📅We encourage our guests to review the attached food date guide to better understand “Best By,” “Use By,” and expiration dates. Learning the difference can help reduce unnecessary food waste while making the most of the groceries you bring home. 💚At the same time, we also encourage everyone to focus on eating a balanced diet with a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and dairy whenever possible. Small choices can make a big difference for your health and your budget!Together, we can reduce waste, stretch resources further, and keep good food from going to waste. ♻️🍎🥕 ... See MoreSee Less

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What an incredible weekend of community kindness! 💙📬A HUGE thank-you to the Jefferson-area National Association of Letter Carriers members, local postal workers, and everyone who donated during the food drive. Together, you helped provide 1,500 pounds of our most-needed items for local families! 🥫👏Your generosity helps keep our shelves stocked and ensures neighbors in our community have access to the food and essentials they need.We’re open today, May 11, and ready to welcome Jefferson School District residents. Stop in and shop for the groceries your household needs!🕐 1:00–4:00 PM (Registration begins at 12:30 PM)📍 164 W. Garland St., Jefferson🥗 Meal kits available to make dinner easy👶 Diapers, wipes (Newborn–Size 7), and pull-ups available💚 Proud to serve our community with the support of neighbors like you! ... See MoreSee Less

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Today, your mailbox becomes a collection point for kindness. Simply leave a bag of nonperishable food near your mailbox, and your hardworking local mail carriers will make sure it reaches neighbors in need through the Jefferson Food Pantry.We are incredibly grateful to our Jefferson-area National Association of Letter Carriers members and postal workers for taking on this massive community effort year after year. Your dedication helps keep local pantry shelves stocked and reminds families that this community cares. ❤️If you’re unable to participate today, you can still support the pantry through future donations and volunteer efforts. Every contribution—big or small—makes an impact. ... See MoreSee Less

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For more than 34 years, the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has helped provide meals and hope to families across the country — and you can be part of it this Saturday! 📬🥫Members of the National Association of Letter Carriers will be collecting nonperishable food donations right from your mailbox. Simply leave your donation bag by your mailbox before your regular mail delivery, and your letter carrier will do the rest!Every can, box, and bag donated helps support neighbors facing food insecurity right here in our community. Together, we can help stock pantry shelves and make sure local families have access to the food they need. ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

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Mark your calendars for THIS SATURDAY! 📬🥫 We’re proud to once again partner with the National Association of Letter Carriers for the annual #StampOutHunger food drive — the nation’s largest single-day food collection event! While this is a nationwide effort, every donation collected right here stays local to help neighbors in our community. ❤️Here’s how you can help on Saturday, May 9:📦 Place non-perishable food items and personal care products by your mailbox before mail delivery📬 Your letter carrier will pick up your donations during their route🥫 Donations will help stock the shelves at Jefferson Food Pantry for local families in needA heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible mail carriers for going above and beyond to support food pantries across the country. We appreciate you! 🙏We’re also open today, Thursday, May 7th—stop by and pick up groceries and essentials for the weekend ahead:🕐 1:00–4:00 PM (Registration begins at 12:30 PM)📍 164 W. Garland St., Jefferson👶 Diapers, wipes & pull-ups available ... See MoreSee Less

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We participate in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a federally funded food program administered through the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. TEFAP is a program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and provides food for pantry shelves and meal sites in Jefferson and Waukesha counties.

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