Oshkosh Area Community Pantry
In 1989, a group of community leaders started the Ecumenical Food Pantry as a way for Oshkosh area residents to overcome food insecurity. Recognizing the growing need for this critical program, Oshkosh area community members collaborated to transform the organization into a new non-profit organization named Oshkosh Area Community Pantry (OACP).
OACP distributes over two million pounds of food to over 30,000 households or over 71,000 guests annually. Additionally, OACP works with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), while supporting a “School Pantry Program” through the Oshkosh Area School District providing healthy snacks (fruit, fruit bars, granola bars) to approximately 4000 students per week.
Location: Oshkosh, WI
Grant Amount: $5,000
Grantee: OACP distributes over two million pounds of food to over 30,000 households or over 71,000 guests annually.
These funds are going directly to area kids impacted by food insecurity.
– Ryan Rasmussen, Executive Director, OACP
In 2024, the Fox Cares Foundation provided a grant of $5000 to support OACP’s Kids Corner, a unique initiative that allows children ages 2-17 to “shop” in their own grocery area. Guided by OACP staff, children learn about nutrition (based on MyPlate principles) and foster a sense of confidence in their ability to make healthy choices. Additionally, Kids Corner shoppers can take home books and activities that nurture their knowledge of healthy foods. Kids Corner serves an average of 200 children per month.