Frequently Asked Questions

what are the pantry hours?

Hours vary depending on your need. Here’s a quick breakdown of when Full Shelf Food Pantry is open:

Food Pick Up Hours
Monday - Friday: 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Senior Food Pick Up Hours
First and Third Tuesdays of each month: 8:30am - 10:30am

Volunteer and Donation Hours
Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 10:30am or 4:15pm - 5:30pm

What and how can i donate?

From large corporate and government donations to individual contributions, Full Shelf Food Pantry accepts a variety of food donations including but not limited to: chunky/progresso soup, tomato soup, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken noodle soup, canned pasta (SpaghettO’s,) ramen noodles, non-perishable dinner kits (Hamburger Helper,) side dish items like flavored rice/noodle packets, pancake mix, pancake syrup, jam, jelly, individual oatmeal packets, granola bars, and personal hygiene products.

If you wish to donate money, you can stop by during operating volunteer hours or send cash or check to:

Full Shelf Food Pantry
PO Box 1157
West Bend, WI 53095

when is the pantry closed?

Full Shelf Food Pantry closed anytime city of West Bend public schools are closed, major Holidays, and Sundays. See operating hours above for food pick up, donation, and volunteer hours.

what if I can’t pick up my food?

For those who are not physically able to pick up their food items, you can sign up for home delivery through:

Washington County Interfaith Caregivers: (262) 365-0902
Mobility Management Program for Washington County: (262) 977-4441

is full shelf food pantry a non profit?

Full Shelf Food Pantry is a volunteer-run, 501(c)3 non profit. The pantry’s mission is to ensure all people in Washington County, Wisconsin have access to wholesome food of the highest quality available. The team is dedicated to ensure no food goes to waste. Our volunteers go the extra mile, delivering overflow food to other communities in the Southeast Wisconsin area. Food items that are not suitable for human consumption are sent to local pig farmers.