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The Family Center of Washington County

Purpose:

The mission of the Family Center is to provide a resource where parents and caregivers can find support for the most important job they will ever do – caring for and raising children.

Contact Information

Address: 1517 Lang Street

West Bend, WI 53090

Phone (262) 338.9461

Web: www.wcfamilycenter.org

Additional Information:

Through the efforts of the schools, parents and social service leaders in the community along with funding received from the Children’s Trust Fund of Wisconsin and private donations, the Family Center went from concept to reality when our doors opened to families on September 4, 1990.

With our parent education and support programs, interactive family activities, family drop-in, parent and child resource library and Warmline, the Family Center has something available to enrich the lives of all families in Washington County.

The Full Shelf Food Pantry

Purpose:

The Full Shelf Food Pantry distributes grocery items which have been purchased or donated to Washington County families in need. Families are referred to the food pantry by churches and agencies with the county. Full Shelf, being the authorized agency within Washington County, also receives government food through the state commodity program.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1157, West Bend, WI 53095

Donation drop-off: 231 Municipal Drive,

West Bend Hours: M-F 7:30-9:30 am

Distribution to clients: 231 Municipal Drive, West Bend Hours: M-F 4:30-5:30 pm

Phone (262) 335-0685 Email: fullshelffoodpantry@yahoo.com

Additional Information:

Full Shelf Food Pantry has seen significant growth in services over the years. In 1997, an average of 235 families, 786 lives were served each month. In 2007, the average has grown to 402 families, 1077 lives per month, 42% of these being children age 17 and under. In the last five years, 1,862 new famlies were added to our client base. Clients are provided with approximately 50 pounds per person of meat, canned and dry food products, bakery, and produce each month.