Goodman Community Center | How to Support the Fritz Food Pantry
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We've experienced a surge in demand at our food pantry, with many patrons sharing with us that it's the first time they’ve ever had to use a pantry.

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 a growing number of families and individuals.

Our pantry couldn't do the work it does without the support of our community. Donations of funds, food, or time are greatly appreciated! Explore all the ways to support the Fritz Food Pantry below.

Make a Financial Gift to the Food Pantry

Your gift helps keep our pantry stocked. Thank you!


To give to the Fritz Food Pantry by check, make your check out to "Goodman Community Center" and note "Food Pantry" in the notes line. Bring your check to the Ironworks Building front desk or mail it to Goodman Community Center, 214 Waubesa St., Madison WI 53704.

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Donate Food & Non-Perishable items

As a food pantry we have great partnerships that help us get the critical basics to keep our shelves stocked. With our community’s help we fill the gaps with other items we can’t easily buy.

How to drop off a donation

Please bring non-perishable food, paper and plastic grocery bags or personal care items to our Ironworks building (149 Waubesa St. - the one with a splash pad) during our business hours.

We LOVE and gratefully accept fresh produce from your garden.

Due to food safety issues, we can't accept perishable items that require refrigeration or are frozen. We rely on financial donations to stock our fridge and freezers with meat, prepared food, produce, dairy and more.

What's needed most (updated 2/17/26):

Most-needed food items
  • Pasta
  • Gluten-free items, such as pasta, flour, baking mixes and snacks
  • Pasta sauce
  • Tomato sauce
  • Tomato paste
  • Rice
  • Cereal
  • Juice
  • Shelf-stable non-dairy alternatives (almond, oat, soy, etc. milk)
  • Wheat and/or gluten-free alternatives (crackers, breads, cereals)
  • Nut butters
  • Nut-free peanut butter alternatives (ex: sunflower seed butter)
  • Soup, preferably chunky
  • Baby formula
  • Baby food
  • Cooking oil
  • Oats or oatmeal
  • Juice
  • Instant coffee or ground coffee
  • Canned fish
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Flour
  • Baking powder or baking soda
  • Refried bans
  • Granola bars
  • Beef jerky and other calorie-dense snacks
Most-needed non-food items
  • Toilet paper
  • Clean paper and plastic grocery bags
  • Pet food
  • Diapers: Sizes 3,4, 5, 6 and pull-ups
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • Body and hand soap
  • Laundry detergent
  • Dish soap
  • Paper products: paper towels, facial tissues, etc.
  • Winter kits (brought in zip up plastic bags) with hats, gloves/mittens, socks, disposable hand warmers.

Can't make it to the grocery store?

Shop self-care items in bulk online via our Amazon Wishlist and have them delivered directly to Goodman.

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Host a food drive

Food drives are a HUGE help in keeping our pantry shelves stocked. Could you host one within your family, at your workplace, faith community, club or neighborhood? In the food drive kit below you'll find printable posters and flyers to help promote your event, as well as a handy tips sheet. Below are some creative ways to get the most out of your food drive.

For more information about the Fritz Food Pantry, please contact:

Allison Dungan

Food Pantry Manager
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