Share the Bounty tables will again be available throughout Shawano County this growing season. Sponsored by the F.R.E.S.H. Project, the tables are places where gardeners and other can put fresh produce they’d like to share with others. Anyone in the community, then, is welcome to stop by a table and take what they can use to feed themselves or their families in their own home.
On average, over 4,000 pounds of fresh produce each summer, like carrots, green beans, and tomatoes, have been distributed through the Share the Bounty tables over the last five years. “The donations of these vegetables and fruits make a huge difference in the lives of our neighbors,” said Barb Mendoza, executive director of the F.R.E.S.H. Project. “Many people in our communities’ struggle with getting enough healthy food. Large sections of Shawano County are food deserts, where a majority of the people live on low incomes and have limited access to a grocery store. Any donation of produce really does make eating a little better for an individual or family in our area.”
This year, more Share the Bounty tables will be available, with locations in the following areas:
Shawano
SAFPARC
218 E Richmond
9-11:30 am, Mon-Fri; After hours leave produce on blue lift in rear of building
Goodwill
300 Lakeland Road
9 am – 9 pm, Mon – Sat;
9 am – 7 pm, Sun
Culligan of Shawano
430 S Main Street
8 am – 5 pm, Mon – Fri
SAM25
213 E Green Bay Street – Shawano
Drop Off: Mon: 11 am -2 pm
Pick Up: Tue: Noon – 2 pm
Safe Haven –
380 Lakeland Road
Drop off anytime at front desk
Bowler
Mohican Family Center
Camp 14 Road; Drop Off and Pick Up: 10 am – 4 pm
Stockbridge-Munsee Food Distribution Center
N8476 MohHeConNuck Road
Drop Off/Pick Up: 8:30 am–3:30 pm
Keshena
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
N816 Highway 47/55; Drop off: 1st & 3rd Tues, 11 am – 2 pm; Pick up: 1st & 3rd Tues 1-3 pm
Bonduel
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
240 E Green Bay Street
Drop Off: 2nd Mon, Tue, Wed, 8 am -3 pm at Church office; Pick Up: 2nd Wed, 4-6 pm
Cecil
St. Martin’s Catholic Church
407 S Warrington Avenue; Drop Off: 4th Tues, 9-1 pm; Pick up: 4th Tuesday, 1-4 pm
Wittenburg-Birnamwood
Wittenburg Community Center
208 W. Vinal Street; Drop Off and Pick Up: Mon-Thur; 9 am-5 pm or when Center is open
Gresham
1219 S Main
Drop Off and Pick Up: Any Time
Marion
Momma’s House of Hope
121 E Garfield
Drop Off/Pick Up: Any Time
Navarino
The Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry – W6106 Navarino Rd
Drop off: 3rd Saturday before 10 am; Pick up: 10 am – 1 pm
Tigerton
Anita Haircut
309 Cedar Street
Drop off/ Pick up any time
The Project’s work, including Share the Bounty tables, is made possible through the generous support of the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region and community and private donations. All these efforts are geared to fulfilling the Project’s mission of “Building the foundation for healthier, accessible, and sustainable food systems by increasing food security, educating, and engaging the community.” Anyone who would like to learn more about the project and get involved or donate can go to the FRESH Project website at www.thefreshproject.org, or contact Barbara Mendoza at 715-526-5206 or barbara@thefreshproject.org.
