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The Fritz Food Pantry at the Goodman Community Center provides groceries for more than 200 households every week. We believe everyone should have access to a variety of healthy, fresh foods, regardless of their income level, and we’re proud to provide this valuable service to anyone in our community who needs it.
With the COVID-19 pandemic, we've a surge in demand at our food pantry, with many patrons sharing with us that it's the first time they’d ever had to use a food bank. Thanks to the ongoing support of our community of staff, volunteers, neighbors and partners like Second Harvest, we're able to meet the needs of thousands of families and individuals.
Our pantry is open three days a week to anyone who needs it. We provide a mix of fresh produce and dairy products, eggs, meat, cheese and dry goods. As much as we can, we try to meet special dietary needs for low-sugar, low-salt, and gluten-free foods.
All are welcome. No pre-registration required.
Tuesday 9:30am – noon
Wednesday 6pm – 8pm
Thursday 12:30pm – 3pm
Tuesday 1 – 2pm
The Fritz Food Pantry is located in our Ironworks building (149 Waubesa St.). Please enter through the food pantry door, located near the basketball courts. If you drive, feel free to park in the Ironworks parking lot and then follow the signs to the pantry entrance. The door will open 30 minutes before the food pantry opens. For the safety of all, masks are required.
Not ready to come in? Every Tuesday, we’ll have a special hour – 1pm to 2pm – dedicated to curbside pick-up. Come to the Ironworks parking lot and a volunteer will help you.
Our food services, including the food pantry, will be cancelled if the Madison Schools are closed due to snow. For the safety of all, the pantry may pause in the case of tornado or severe thunderstorm warnings.
If the Madison Schools are closed as a result of a planned closure, Goodman Community Center will cancel the food pantry and food programs if a blizzard, ice or storm warning is issued. Please check our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
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Get Involved
Our food pantry couldn't do the work it does without the support of our community.
If you'd like to drop off a donation of food or personal care items, follow these steps:
- Bring your donation to the Ironworks building (149 Waubesa St.) during our normal hours.
- Ring the doorbell located near the main door.
- Someone will bring out a cart for your donation.
Please be aware that our food pantry cannot accept perishable items that require refrigeration or are frozen. This is due to food safety issues. With financial donations we are able to stock our fridge and freezers with meat, prepared food, produce, dairy and more.
What’s Needed Most:
- Cooking oil
- Sugar
- Hygiene and cleaning supplies, such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, laundry detergent, dish soap, etc.
- Shelf-stable, dairy-alternative milk, such as oat, soy or almond
- Gluten-free items
Are you a business or organization looking to host a food drive?
Consider hosting a themed drive to collect the specific types of items we need most. Click here for more info.
Contact Francesca Frisque (see info below) for all your food drive questions answered.
For more information about our food pantry contact:
Francesca Frisque
Food Pantry Manager
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