Operation HELP

08/04/2026

So great to have resources like FFEN - Foundation for Essential Needs supporting food security programs like Fresh Harvest Pantry in western Wisconsin! Hudson Area Backpack Program

One pantry. One day. Double the options.

Learn how Fresh Harvest Food Pantry went from 47 shelf-stable items to 94 — same backstock, reorganized shopping space and more choices.

This is what FFEN's on-site assessments look like in action.
Checkout the story and before and after photos here: https://ffen.org/blog/how-one-pantry-rethought-its-shelves/

08/03/2026

July stats are in - summer has been busy here at Operation HELP! This was our highest serving month in the pantry with 643 unique households; translating to 643 households utilizing our services at least once.

Items to HELP:
⭐️ Canned Fruit
⭐️ Condiments
⭐️ Sugar and Oil

07/21/2026

Yesterday Saint Patrick Parish, The Catholic Community of Hudson, WI brought in 99 boxes of ‘fun cereal’ to stock our shelves with something a little different! A huge thank you to their congregation for all they do to support the community and students of Hudson through their donation efforts 🥣 ☀️

07/10/2026

The June stats are in; so far this was our busiest month of 2026! Summers can be busy and hectic, we're here to help☀️

Pantry Hours:
Monday & Friday: 10 am - 2 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 3 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday: Curbside and Delivery

07/09/2026

💙 Visiting Operation HELP for the first time? We're glad you're here.

If you're feeling nervous, you're not alone. Our goal is to make your visit as welcoming and comfortable as possible.

• You'll be treated with kindness and respect. Our caring staff and volunteers are here to listen, support, and help—never to judge.

• Your privacy matters. We understand that asking for help can be difficult, and we are committed to treating every conversation with dignity and confidentiality.

• We're here to help bridge the gap. Whether you need food, diapers, hygiene items, pet food, or other resources, we'll work with you to understand your needs and connect you with available support.

Everyone needs a helping hand sometimes. At Operation HELP, you'll find neighbors helping neighbors. 💙

📍 Resource Center Hours:
Monday–Friday: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Thursday Evening: 4:00–6:00 p.m.

06/30/2026

We will be closed on Friday, July 3rd for the holiday! Please be sure to stop between now and Thursday for any of your Operation HELP needs!

Happy Fourth of July!🎆

06/19/2026

The Fresh Harvest Food Pantry is looking a little different! On Wednesday we did a little remodel in hopes to provide more options and flexibility to the shopping experience. We still provide the same quality foods and service - just more of it!

A huge thanks to our volunteers who took time on our ‘closed’ day to come in and help with these changes; and another huge thanks to FFEN - Foundation for Essential Needs for coming in to guide us in this transition!!

Stop in and check it out!

06/18/2026

Looking for a way to help local families? ❤️ We are currently in need of:

🍼 Diapers (sizes 4–7)

🧴 Personal hygiene items:
• Razors
• Deodorant
• Body wash
• Shampoo
• Conditioner

🥫 Pantry needs:
• Fun cereals (Reese's Puffs, Lucky Charms, Frosted Flakes, etc.)
• Condiments (ketchup, ranch, mustard, mayo, syrup, etc.)
• Flour
• Sugar
• Vegetable oil
• Protein bars
• Coffee
• Canned chicken and tuna
• Canned fruit (pineapple, applesauce, mandarin oranges, etc.)

Every donation helps us support neighbors and families right here in our community. Thank you for your generosity!

06/11/2026

Whether you need assistance for yourself, your family, or your pets, we're here to help. Please stop by during our open hours or share this post with someone who may benefit from these resources.

06/05/2026

In the month of May, our Fresh Harvest Food Pantry served 602 households! This breaks down to mean quite a bit. When one person comes in our pantry to shop, they could be picking up groceries for 2, 5, or 7 people! Each family has different needs and the total number of people served in our community adds up quite fast.

Need help with groceries? Come check us out!