The St. Joseph Food Program is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that has operated since 1982. Weekly we distribute 30 tons of fresh food and non-perishable items to hundreds of men, women and children - the elderly, working poor and temporarily unemployed. We are funded by cash and food donations from individuals, churches, businesses and foundations.

Here are some Facts about St. Joe's:

• St. Joseph Food Program has been operating for over 25 years!
• We currently distribute food to 1100 families per week.
• In 2008 we spent $127,126 on milk.
• We operate with the help of over 350 volunteers.
• We distributed over 2.5 million pounds of food last year free of charge!
• 88 cents of every dollar donated to St. Joe's goes to purchase and distribute food for our clients.
• We assist other non-profit agencies who stop by weekly for groceries to assist their clients.  These agancies include: Harbor House and COTS.
• St. Joseph Food Program is located in Menasha off Midway Rd. across from UW-Fox Valley.
• To qualify as a client of St. Joseph Food Program, you must meet Federal Poverty Guidelines.
• To supplement donations, we must purchase non-perishables and fresh produce items to keep the shelves stocked.  This budget is over $400,000 per year.
• St. Joseph Food Program receives NO Federal, State or local support and is not affiliated with Second Harvest.  We depend only on the GENEROSITY of the community for funding and food donations.
• We have two donated trucks that go out every morning to area groceries, bakeries, convenience stores and restaurants to pick up donated food.
• St. Joseph Food Program will pick up the food you raise for your food drive.
• We have seen a 25% increase in client visits over this time last year which equals 35 more families per day.
• St. Joseph Food Program is open Monday-Friday 9:30-11 and Monday evenings 5:45-7:30 p.m.
• We serve four counties including Winnebego, Outagamie, Waushara and Calumet.
• St. Joseph Food Pantry is the LARGEST food pantry in the Fox Valley Area.
• In 2008 St. Joseph Food Program spent $57,184 on eggs, which equals 55,200 dozen.