MCC’S FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM MAIN SERVICE AREA IS 53204
Through a choice food pantry, senior stock box and infant needs
Location & Hours:
The Food Pantry is located right off the MCC main site at 807 S. 14th St. The pantry entrance can be found at the back of the parking lot. The pantry is open Monday – Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
About MCC’s Food Pantry
MCC’S FOOD PANTRY is a full choice pantry supported by Hunger Task Force where participants are able to come once per month and choose preferred foods to meet their dietary needs and taste. We distribute a 3-5 day emergency supplemental food supply. Hunger Task Force is the supplier of free and healthy food to the individuals in our community experiencing hunger. *Amount of food received is based on household size, MyPlate, and USDA Guidelines. Amount of food received may be subject to change as inventory increases/decreases.*
PANTRY HOURS: Monday – Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Participants must be income eligible to receive goods. MCC’s Food Pantry mainly serves the 53204 zip code. Call 2-1-1 or click here for Hunger Task Force’s Pantry Finder.
About Infant Needs
MCC’S FOOD PANTRY also provides diapers and formula to mothers and children with no zip code requirement.
PANTRY HOURS: Monday – Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: The guardian and child must be enrolled in WIC: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children to receive emergency formula. Formula can only be provided for infants up to 1-year-old unless they have a medical condition. Anything older you must provide a doctor’s note.
About Senior Stockbox
THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP) STOCKBOX provides a box once a month to low-income seniors. The box includes protein, breakfast items, juice & more. Stockboxes are subject to a waitlist.
STOCKBOX HOURS: Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Must be 60 years or older. While there is no zip code requirement, you must have proof of your Wisconsin residency.
What To Bring/Know
Food Pantry
- Age, First and Last name are required for all household members
- Participants must be income eligible to receive goods.
- Identification for household members is not required, but preferred.
- Proof of address is not required, but preferred.
Senior Stockbox
- Identification with proof of age
- Current Proof of Address
- Must be received within 30 days of first visit.
- If the participant is unable to pickup themselves, another individual can serve as a proxy and pickup on their behalf.
- Proxy must bring their own ID (first visit) and the senior’s, a signed & dated letter for proof to pickup and participant’s phone number.
- If you are unable to pick up your Stockbox 2 months in a row, please call our Food Pantry at 414-902-5392 so you are not placed on a waitlist.
Infant Formula
- Guardian’s Identification (or person picking up for the infant) is required.
- Name, Address, Phone Number
- Proof of baby age is required.
- Anything with their birthday on it is acceptable.
- By the 2nd visit, you must bring Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) card.
- If you do not have one, our staff can help you with a referral.
- Limited to 1 can of formula per infant per month.
Diapers
- Upon your visit, the person picking up must provide their name along with the name of the baby and their diaper size.
- Before coming into the pantry for diapers, please call ahead to verify that we have the size you need.
How Can I Support?
Program Partners:
MCC’s Food Pantry is supported by
Milwaukee Christian Center is an Equal Opportunity employer and service provider. If you need this information or printed material in an alternate format, or in a different language at no cost to you, please contact us at (414)-645-5350. Deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired callers can contact us through Wisconsin Relay Service at 7-1-1.