We’re More Than A Food Pantry
Please note: All of our programs and services are free to our families.
Senior Stock Box Program
Project Concern of Cudahy/St Francis is, in addition to a TEFAP Food Pantry outlet, a senior Stock Box Distribution site. The Stock Box Program is open to Milwaukee County residents over the age of 60. Please click below for more information on eligibility and sign up requirements.
Thrift Store
Project Concern carries a variety of clothing, books, toys and household items that have been donated by caring individuals and organizations. During each monthly visit, patrons are free to choose whatever items they need for themselves or direct members of their household. **Please click below to see a list of items we are currently accepting and DO NOT accept for our thrift store.
Medical Equipment Lending Program
Local residents may utilize our free medical equipment loan program. This allows people recovering from an injury or surgery to borrow medical equipment for a three month period. Identification is required to borrow all equipment and our inventory varies base on availability. Equipment includes items such as: walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, canes, commodes, shower benches/chairs & toilet seat risers
Christmas Gifts (children 17 and younger)
Beginning each October, patrons complete a “wish list” for each of their registered children. Project Concern staff and volunteers coordinate the program. This includes collecting the “wish lists” and finding sponsors to purchase the items the children would like for Christmas. As the items are dropped off by the caring sponsors, the team sorts and labels everything into gift bags. The week before Christmas we have our families come to the Pantry to pick up the gifts for their children. If you would like to become a gift sponsor, please complete the form below.
Holiday Food Baskets
Project Concern offers a limited number of wonderful food baskets for our families complete with all the trimmings for Thanksgiving and Easter. A ham, turkey or roast are included to help insure a proper meal on these special occasions.
Homebound Food Deliveries
Qualified individuals who are homebound may call Project Concern to discuss the possibility of receiving a food delivery once per month. All deliveries are made by volunteers and volunteer availability can fluctuate. Please note, many of our homebound delivery requests for persons age 60 and older are referred to the ERAS Senior Network (they took over the ride program for Interfaith), as they have capacity to help with food deliveries all over Milwaukee County. ERAS provides services such as rides to doctor visits and tax preparation services. Please call us to discuss!
School Supplies
Each summer registered families with children may request a basic bag of school supplies. Staff members coordinate with local schools to obtain lists and match the needed items to each child. We work with area individuals and businesses to generate donations of school supplies and financial support in order to provide our families with as many basic school supplies (and backpacks when available) as possible. Families may stop in from July through September to pick up the school supplies.
Birthday Gifts (children 17 and under)
Registered families may request a birthday bag for any of their children ages 17 and under. We start with a nice gift bag and include things like cake mix, frosting, napkins and plates. Parents will also be able to select a nice gift for their child, or a gift card for the teenagers if preferred.
Childhood literacy program
Powered by grants, our program provides new children’s books right where families are. Find an age-appropriate book in public locations, look for them tucked in with baby gifts, or receive personalized recommendations from our team. We’re committed to making sure every child has a great book to own!
Personal Care Products
Each month we offer a different personal care item to every registered household that comes for food. Items include:
dish and laundry soap
deodorant
toothpaste and toothbrushes
mouthwash
shampoo
baby wipes
feminine care products
sunscreen
Infant needs & New parent Items
Formula, baby food and diapers are available upon request each month.
Parents that are preparing for a new baby or recently had a new baby may request a gift bag. The gift bag with contain items such as: blankets/wraps, pacifiers, diapers, bottles
other miscellaneous items
When available, we also offer a new diaper bag to carry all of the baby’s things when on the go.
Information and Referral Services
Patrons are asked if they need additional help, information or referrals for such things as:
energy assistance
job opportunities
housing
addiction
other social services
The Pantry staff can also help research other services or programs needed by our patrons.