By Kathy Steffen The Community Food Pantry of Spring Green builds a stronger, more compassionate River Valley community thanks to those who donate time, money, and services, especially now that the Pantry is fundraising for a much-needed new building. In the past three years, the number of people the Pantry serves has grown by 89.95% (that is not a typo) helping 13,574 individuals in the last year. The donations for food, volunteers, and fundraising efforts have also grown.

As we come to the end of this year and look back, a river of gratitude flows through the hearts of those of us who are involved with the Spring Green Community Pantry. So many people giving so much of themselves. In her article last month, Kathy Steffan wrote an incredible description of what our volunteers do to obtain, sort and shelve food and prepare orders for distribution, all the while working in a space that has become way too small. Without the help of these generou

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. --Margaret Mead According to the 2023 USDA report, 13.5 percent (which translates to 18 million) of US households were food insecure at some point during 2023. With the recent cuts to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—in other words, the food stamp program) that began in September, the numbers are estimated to rise in Wisconsin by 90

People who need help feeding themselves and their families can get good food from the Community Food Pantry of Spring Green on the third...