The FOX 11 Food Project kicked off this week in the Green Bay area, inviting residents to support Paul’s Pantry with essential food and hygiene donations. From now until 5 p.m. on Monday, community members can bring items to the station’s studio at 787 Lombardi Avenue.
What Paul’s Pantry needs
Paul’s Pantry has listed specific items that will help families prepare meals and maintain basic household needs during the holiday season. The pantry is asking for:
- Canned meats, such as chicken and tuna
- Canned fruit (light syrup preferred)
- Thanksgiving and Christmas foods
- Cereal
- Heat‑and‑eat meals
- Ready‑to‑eat items
- Canned vegetables
- Canned soup
- Toilet paper and paper toweling
- Other hygiene supplies
These items will be distributed to families in need throughout Green Bay and the surrounding communities, helping them enjoy a dignified holiday season.
Upcoming collection sites
After the initial drop‑off at the WLUK studio, the FOX 11 Food Project will travel to additional locations across Northeast Wisconsin. The schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday: St. Joseph Food Program in Menasha, 6 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Wednesday: Mother Teresa Center at Father Carr’s Place 2B in Oshkosh, 6 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Thursday: Peter’s Pantry in Manitowoc, 6 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Friday: St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marinette, 6 a.m.–5 p.m.
Volunteers are encouraged to spread the word and bring donations to any of these sites. The program’s organizers emphasize that every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference for families facing food insecurity.
Last year’s impact
In its previous iteration, the Northeast Wisconsin Gives Thanks food drive collected 64,120 pounds of food and $19,581 in monetary donations over five days. Those contributions helped feed dozens of households and underscored the power of community generosity.
Local businesses, churches, and civic groups have already pledged support for this year’s effort. Organizers hope that the combined contributions from Green Bay, Menasha, Oshkosh, Manitowoc, and Marinette will exceed last year’s totals, providing even greater relief to those in need.
How to help
Anyone interested in donating can simply drop off items at the designated locations during the posted hours. For those unable to transport goods, the FOX 11 team is coordinating pickup options for larger donations. Contact the station at (920) 555‑1234 for more information on drop‑off times or to arrange a pickup.
By coming together, Green Bay residents can ensure that Paul’s Pantry remains stocked with the food and supplies families require during the holiday season. The FOX 11 Food Project demonstrates how local media can mobilize community action and reinforce the values of compassion, family, and faith that define our region.
Original reporting: FOX 11 WLUK Green Bay (local) — read the source article.
