Mukwonago Food Pantry

Mukwonago Food Pantry is a food pantry in Mukwonago, WI. The organization provides food and support to individuals and families in the Mukwonago, Vernon, Big Bend, North Prairie, and Eagle areas. Its mission is to provide adequate food regardless of circumstances and to facilitate recipient development by helping clients overcome obstacles. The pantry offers direct on-site programs and serves as a resource for non-food related outreach within Waukesha County through its Resource Center. This center coordinates with partnerships to deliver services including school supplies, clothing, household items, energy assistance, educational budgeting classes, exercise classes, nutrition education, and senior activities. The pantry is located at 325 Eagle Lk Ave.

The Mukwonago Food Pantry was founded by Dorothy Stanke, Debra Hoppe, and Cynthia Eggleston, who opened its doors on August 1, 1989, in the basement of Clara Martin’s house on South Rochester Street. It subsequently moved to Washington Avenue School, then to 110 Main on the village square, and later to the former library building at 219 Grand Avenue before moving into its own building. The organization is led by Executive Director Hannah Hazelberg, with Rod Vick as President, Bill Runnells as Vice President, and board members Alexis McCarthy, Jill Pallo, and Karen Mallon. Co-founder Cynthia Eggleston previously served as Executive Director. The pantry operates Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm, and on the second Saturday of each month from 9 am to noon. It remains closed if the Mukwonago Area School District closes due to inclement weather.

The business holds a 4.60 rating based on customer reviews. It has received recognition for its community impact, including the 13th Annual County Executive Award for Small Non-Profit of the Year in 2008 from the Waukesha County Community Foundation, and the 22nd Annual Women of Distinction Award in 2006, which was presented to Executive Director Cynthia Eggleston by former Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow and NAACP co-founder Lillie Wilson.

Mukwonago Food Pantry stands as a vital community resource in Mukwonago, WI, combining direct food assistance with comprehensive support services to help local families achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

The Mukwonago Food Pantry is located on Eagle Lk Ave in Mukwonago, WI, situated about a third of a mile from North Rochester Street and near Field Park.

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