Food & Essentials Pantry
Catholic Multicultural Center
Food Pantry
Tuesday 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Registration starts at 1:30 PM
Thursday 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Registration starts at 10:30 AM
Personal Essentials Pantry
Tuesday 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
at the same time as the food pantry
Families can use the pantry as often as needed to obtain these basic personal hygiene items. Eligibility for items per guest is determined by the PEPartnership database, based on on family size and when an item was last received.
What to know before you go:
- The Multicultural Center food pantry is open to all Wisconsin residents who need food assistance. If you live outside of Dane County, please use 2-1-1 to find a pantry near you.
- Each family can use the food pantry as much as once per week. Guests can shop the pantry on a first-come, first-served basis. All who come during pantry hours will be served.
- First-time registrants will be asked for: full name, identification, proof of address, and the name and birth date of each household member.
- The CMC does not provide delivery service. You may send someone in your place to pick up food for you, provided that you are registered to use the pantry.
- Personal hygiene items are also available on Tuesdays through the personal essentials pantry.
- During the growing season, the CMC offers an abundant supply of fresh produce from the food pantry garden.
- The CMC Pantry offers Halal meat (in addition to conventional meat).
Personal hygiene products available:
- shampoo
- bar soap
- dish soap
- deodorant (men’s and women’s)
- razors (men’s and women’s)
- toilet paper
- toothpaste
- toothbrushes (adult and children’s)
Donations of personal hygiene items are much appreciated!
Donate Food & Items
The CMC always welcomes donations of non-perishable food items. Whether you are an individual giving a few items or a business or organization conducting a food drive, we appreciate your support! For more details, including what items we are currently most in need of, please contact us below.
Food for the Pantry
Cereal/Oatmeal
White rice
Dry beans
Lentils
All-purpose flour
Masa Harina
Chicken or Beef soup
Canned chili
Baked beans
Refried beans
Ramen noodles
Canned fruit and vegetables
Canned salmon/fish
Spaghetti or Vermicelli
Cooking oil
Juice
Pancake mix
Cake mix
Jelly and Peanut Butter
Katsup and Mustard
Salad dressing
Mayonnaise
Hot sauce
Please no:
Green beans
Canned pumpkin
Cheerios
Macaroni and cheese
Personal essential items
Standard sizes only (not jumbo or travel size):
Shampoo
Bar soap
Men’s and women’s deodorant
Dish soap
Toilet paper
Men’s razors
If you would like to donate something not on these lists, please contact us with any questions.
Due to lack of space, we are not able to accept any clothing, furniture, electronics, or other items. We appreciate you thinking of those in need and encourage you to donate these types of items to St. Vincent dePaul. The CMC can provide clothing and household items to our guests by referring them to St. Vincent de Paul’s for a free store voucher.
To Donate Food
Donation Drop-off Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am to 1:00pm
Thursday
1:00 to 5:00pm
Contact us if you are unable to drop-off a donation during these times.