A Ministry of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
The Food Pantry works with CAC (Community Action Coalition) to provide staples to anyone in need of food that resides in Dane County. Participants are allowed to choose their own food based on food preferences and dietary needs.

Food Pantry Hours
Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Thursdays from 5:15 to 7:30 PM
People may participate once every twenty eight to thirty days.
(The Food Pantry will be closed on some holidays.)

Supporting Families at 185% of Poverty Level
While the Friday Meal is a community meal and everyone is welcome, it is recommended that the Food Pantry support families who are at 185% of the poverty level. For example, a family of four may have an income of $44,000. That may sound like a solid middle class salary but if they also have old medical bills or other unpaid bills, they would be welcome at the food pantry. Guests do not show us their financial situation, only an ID. This is just an example to demonstrate we would like to support families who may be working but still struggling financially.

Poverty Guidelines
We are so thankful for the congregations that partner with us providing food and volunteers. According to Federal government poverty guidelines, families that are eligible for the food pantry include: a family of one with an annual income of $21, 978, a family of two with an annual income of $29, 637, a family of three with an annual income of $37, 296, a family of four with an annual income of $44, 955 and so on. While some families are able survive on these incomes other families struggle often because of medical expenses. Thank you for this important ministry!

Food Pantry Staff
Tony Esser, Food Ministry Coordinator
Contact Tony:
Phone: 608-256-8463
Email:  StMarks@StMarksMadison.org




Barb Zimmerman, Food Pantry Assistant
Contact Barb:
Phone: 608-256-8463
Email:  StMarks@StMarksMadison.org

Donations
The Food Pantry is always in need of donations. Donations from individuals and groups can be dropped off during Food Pantry hours. If any group; church youth groups, boy scouts, girl scout troops, and civic groups would like to do a food drive to benefit the food pantry, please contact the church at stmarks@stmarksmadison.org.

Items Needed
Items that are frequently needed at the pantry include:
Beef Ramen Noodles
Chicken Ramen Noodles
Hamburger Helper
Tuna Helper
Instant Potatoes
Granola Bars
Saltine Crackers
Graham Crackers
Fruit cocktail, canned
Peaches, canned
Pears, canned
Pineapple, canned
Applesauce
Pancake Mix
Corn muffin mix
Cake Mix
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Mustard
BBQ Sauce
Syrup
Jelly
Toothpaste
Laundry Pods
Bar of Soap
Toilet Paper
Toothbrush
Any size zip lock bags

Thank you for your donations, together, we can feed our neighbor-hoods … one family at a time!

Volunteer Opportunities at St. Mark's
Email stmarksfeeds@gmail.com to volunteer.

Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunities:
Tuesdays, 9:30 am-Noon
Thursdays, 5:00-7:30 pm.

Free Weekly Community Meal Volunteer Opportunities:
Fridays, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm  

Thank You to All Who Support Our Food Pantry!
Inclduding:
Many Neighbors and Friends Who Volunteer
All Saints Lutheran Church
Einstein Bagels
Elizabeth Derleth
Farmers Market
HyVee
Linda Sims
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church
Meadowview
Messiah Lutheran Church
Midvale Community Lutheran Church
St. Matthew's New Life Lutheran Church
St. Dennis Catholic Church
Troop 11, TUMC
Troop 2911
Trinity United Methodist Church
Wagon Drive
West Middleton Lutheran