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Sharing Christ’s Love By Feeding People In Need

Need Food or Household Necessities? Here’s What You Need To know.

Am I Eligible?

You are eligible if you are in need and reside in one of the following communities: Onalaska, West Salem, Holmen, Galesville, French Island, Trempealeau, Melrose, or Mindoro.

What Should I Bring With Me?

We’ll need to see a photo ID, details about people in your household, and other easy to get documentation.

What Will I Get?

You will receive 5-7 days worth of food and supplies including: meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, packaged goods, and personal care items.

The Food Basket’s Guiding Values

We are a Christ-centered 501c(3) non-profit offering food assistance at no cost to qualified residents in the Onalaska, Holmen, French Island, West Salem, Trempealeau, Ettrick, Galesville, Melrose, and Mindoro communities. Thanks to the generous donations of time, food, and money from community members, we provide food for hundreds of people each month.

Commitment

  • We are committed to providing quality, healthy food in the most cost-effective manner.
  • We bring our full resources to bear on the problem of hunger and collaborate with other agencies to best serve our clients.
  • We will be well managed, sustainable, and a good steward of resources.
  • We honor and appreciate the contributions of our donors and volunteers.

Compassion

As Christ had compassion for those in need, we strive to do the same. We recognize that people can be in need for many different reasons, often times through circumstances beyond their control. We honor our clients’ dignity by being respectful and by helping them with a servant’s heart in a caring and sensitive manner. We value and protect our clients’ privacy and ensure strict confidentiality.

Interested in Helping People in our community? Here’s how!

Make A Donation

You or your organization can make a big difference by making a monetary donation or by donating grocery items.

Volunteer

If you’re interested in volunteering, please visit us at 735 Sand Lake Road in Onalaska and pick up a volunteer application.

More Ways To Help

From organizing a food drive to spreading the word about our organization there are numerous ways you can help.