In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is publishing a weekly list of needs at local food pantries.
This list is compiled by Extension Kenosha County in cooperation with the Joint Information Center. To add your organization to the list, please contact Amy Greil at Amy.Greil@kenoshacounty.org.
Current needs by organization, including the hours they are open to accept donations, are as follows:
Shalom Center
4314 39th Ave., Kenosha
Donations accepted 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; weekends by appointment at 262-658-1713, ext. 100.
Food products needed this week: None
Non-food products needed this week: Hand sanitizer, wipes, disposable masks
Salvation Army
3116 75th St., Kenosha
Donations accepted 8:30-a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday (except during pantry distribution hours, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday)
Food products needed this week: Milk, eggs, meats
Non-food products needed this week: Toilet paper, diapers, wipes
Sharing Center
25700 Wilmot Road (Highway C), Trevor
Donations accepted 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; all other days by appointment at 262-298-5535
Food products needed this week: Soup, ravioli/spaghetti-o’s, cereal, milk, eggs
Non-food products needed this week: Size 6 diapers, dry dog food
Women and Children’s Horizons
To arrange for donations, please call 262-656-3500.
Food products needed this week: None
Non-food products needed this week: Safety equipment (masks, gloves, glasses), hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray and wipes
Grace Welcome Center
2006 60th St., Kenosha
Donations accepted 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday
Food products needed this week: Beef stew, canned meat/fish, dried milk, instant potatoes, fresh meat
Non-food products needed this week: Toilet paper, toothpaste, bar soap, bleach
For more information about COVID-19 in our community, including statistics and links to resources, visit the Kenosha County COVID-19 hub at www.kenoshacounty.org/covid-19.
The Kenosha County Joint Information Center encourages people with questions about COVID-19 that they cannot answer online to dial 2-1-1 or visit the 2-1-1 website, https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/.