Programs
Kids Corner
During regular business hours, children and youth ages 2 to high school age are able to choose from nutritional, single-serving items. Volunteers staff the area to assist with their shopping and educate each child using MyPlate principles and provide shoppers with the autonomy to make their own choices. Our hope with the Food4Kids programs is to foster independence and healthy choices in children, as well as creating a positive shopping experience for both the child and their adult.
School Pantry Program
The Oshkosh Area Community Pantry, with the guidance of the Oshkosh Area School District, has created the School Pantry Program. School Counselors and Social Workers identify the highest need areas and OACP provides the snacks and easy-to-serve foods for distribution. Pantry volunteers package food in special totes, then deliver it to individual schools using our van. Feedback on this program has been positive, with OASD staff members telling us more kids are being served with foods they prefer to eat, including fresh produce that they may have not been able to try before.
Food 4 Health
Our Food 4 Health program provides nutritious options for those who require special dietary items. We work in collaboration with community partners to understand and address the nutritional needs of guests and provide helpful information regarding each special diet, including useful facts, diet-specific recipes, and other tailored, beneficial resources. Guests visiting the pantry can speak with the Registrar for special instruction on how to enroll.
Support OACP Programs
Support from our generous donors through food drives, monetary donations, and volunteerism allow us to facilitate programs such as Kids Corner, the School Pantry Program, and Food 4 Health. Without your support, we would not be able to operate these impactful programs in our community