Salvation Army Opens Food Pantry To Government Shutdown Families

WAUKESHA, WI -- The partial government shutdown is affecting many— some directly through the loss of paychecks and others indirectly who rely on business from government employees.

All Salvation Army food pantries in the State of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
are available to serve those who are in need and who qualify.

“Those who are unemployed or rendered unemployed by the shutdown qualify,” said Major
Steve Merritt, the Divisional Commander for The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. “Government employees simply need to present their government issued ID card."

As more people are expected to use the food pantry, donations such as canned meats, chicken, tuna, ham, corned beef hash, stew, chili and meaty soups are encouraged.

The Waukesha County Salvation Army food pantry is located at 445 Madison Street.

Donations are accepted weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Hours to receive food are Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Waukesha pantry has canned goods, some boxed foods and cereals, and bread.

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