Oshkosh Area Community Pantry — Local services in Oshkosh

I love using this pantry as I don't have the extra money on my paychecks after bills to afford any groceries at all. I'm a mom and the only one in my home working so this place is a lifesaver, however you HAVE to get here early..a few days I couldn't Make it "in time" enough because of my conflicting work schedule and by the time I was able to actually shop, everything good was gone, meaning I left with barely anything, atleast for me meaning there was 0 fruits and vegetables left and if you have a toddler like mine, that means there's nothing else you'll find for them to eat as mine only likes fruit and veggies and SOME pastas, but refuses any and all meats. So I ended up having to find other ways to get food for her anyway. 😭 usually you can get a good amount so it's not a bad place to go. It is however sad to see how many people seem to not care about the rules and were cutting in line which it looks like they've figured out and is stopping now. All in all, it is a good place, I'd just say the only slightly frustrating thing is if you can't get there in time because of work. You end up missing out on everything good and it almost wasn't...

I am truly in aw, in the condition of the produce and meat. The food stockers on that day were scarce, and no real evidence of re-stocking shelves. All produce was old, wilted, and sections, were just about empty. I understand this benefit comes from donations, but I know a donator, is don't donating to this pantry like this. With the economy and virus scares, I wouldn't feed a dog this way. The front desk and staff at weigh ins, are forthcoming and helpful, but the staff of men that stock shelves are very intimidating and mean over the people that are trying to shop for struggling families. I hadn't been to Oshkosh Pantry in awhile, due to mild stroke last year. I believe, people will start getting sick from this...

You have to get in there at the right time, never go on the days when they aren't open as long because then there's a line out the door for people who want to get there first but when you do go, make sure you go right away when they open so you can get some good stuff, RARELY but sometimes the good stuff doesn't come out until later in the day, just depends. Otherwise, I think it is the best pantry Oshkosh has to offer, it's a little grimy hence the 3 stars but it puts food...