La Crosse County’s largest food pantry, serving the hungry since 1986.

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La Crosse County’s largest food pantry, serving the hungry since 1986

Who comes to WAFER?

What do people get in their food package?

Where does the food come from?

Total Poundage Distributed – 2012

Total Poundage Distributed – 2013

How can you help?  Donate food or make a monetary donation  Coordinate a food drive or event  Be creative  Theme specific food drives  Raffle, Entertainment, etc  “Non-event” event

This young lady was celebrating her 19 th birthday with a “birthday scavenger” hunt. Raising money for WAFER, was just one of her stops. This group of ladies planned an event of raffles, silent auctions, food, music, and much more. A portion of the proceeds benefitted WAFER. Grandma’s Gone Wild

UW-L Students went “Trick or Treating” These students did a “souper” job collecting food for WAFER.

Give of your time, like these volunteers. How can you help?

The Future, Needs and Vision…….. Warehouse Space Client Choice Pantry Nutrition Education