Funds help with food delivery for homebound
Waupaca Rotary Club presented a check for $750 to the Waupaca Area Food Pantry.
In addition to helping to make sure shelves are fully stocked, Board President Linda Holtebeck said the funds will help the pantry’s effort to offer a food delivery option for homebound senior citizens.
Funds for the grant came from Rotary International, which made $1 million available to help clubs respond to pandemic needs in their communities.
“We chose to give funds provided to our club to the food pantry because they are in a position to quickly help those most affected by the pandemic and related shutdowns,” said Gail Huberty, chair of the club’s Rotary Foundation Committee.
Holtebeck indicated the pantry was able to adapt to the pandemic by providing curbside pickup for its clients.
The Waupaca Area Food Pantry has begun to accept direct donations of food again.
“We now have a space where donated food items can sit for a few days so they can be safely handled,” Holtebeck said. “Cash donations are still vital to help us provide the variety of nutritious foods our clients need, but if people want to donate food items, items most needed currently are: jam and jelly, condiments (spices, mayo, salsa, BBQ sauce,), ramin, oatmeal/hot cereal, jello, pancake mix, canned vegetables, rice, tomato paste and crackers.
To learn more, find the Rotary Club of Waupaca and Waupaca Area Food Pantry on Facebook.