MILWAUKEE — The Salvation Army of Milwaukee has opened their fifth food pantry in the county.
The new food pantry will offer prepared pre-packaged family food boxes amid the coronavirus outbreak.
"The pantry will serve residents living in Milwaukee's 53218, 53224 and 53225 zip codes," said Donna Khanthavong, Pantry Coordinator. "We've been serving this neighborhood with various seasonal programs, and the opening of this food pantry will allow consistent access to meet the food needs of the individuals and families in the surrounding neighborhood."
The new food pantry, called "Choice Food Pantry," is located at 5880 N. 60th St. The hours of operation are:
- Mondays from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3 p.m.
- Tuesdays from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3 p.m.
- Wednesdays from 12:30 - 3 p.m.
- Thursdays from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3 p.m.
- Fridays from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3 p.m.
"To keep the shelves stocked, we will receive food from the Hunger Task Force, as well as from food drives and individual donations," Khanthavong said. "We will also purchase food from Feeding America, Walmart, Sam's Club, and Woodman's."