June 2026

FULL CARTS. FULLER HEARTS. SINCE 1979.

Message from Family Sharing

Thank you to everyone who continues to navigate the road construction, drop off donations, and shop at our resale store. Your support makes it possible for us to provide food and assistance to local families who rely on our pantry.

Last Thursday, a construction crew accidentally cut the phone and internet line serving our building. We have since been informed by AT&T that they will not repair the damaged line because it is considered outdated technology. As a result, we are currently without phone and internet service and are unable to process credit card transactions in the resale boutique. Until we can get back online, we are operating on a CASH-ONLY basis.

This disruption affects more than our daily operations; it impacts our ability to efficiently serve the families who turn to us for help. We are exploring every option to restore service as quickly as possible.

If you have a high-level contact at AT&T or know someone who may be able to help us get connected again, we would be very grateful to hear from you. My email is julie@familysharingozaukee.org

Thank you for your patience, your generosity, and your continued commitment to helping us care for our neighbors in need.

... Julie Hoover, Executive Director

Thank you to the Community

The support of this community fills us with joy! We are thrilled by the many groups that come in to learn about Family Sharing and volunteer their time.

Sharon Beste Art Sale

A huge thank you to Sharon Beste for hosting an art sale in her home to benefit Family Sharing. She raised over $2,500 for Family Sharing!

And a thank you to the volunteers and board members who helped make this day possible!

Grafton High School Service Donation

Several students from Grafton High School completed a service project for class, and donated a check for $483 to Family Sharing, along with some toiletries for the pantry and a bag of used clothing for the resale shop. We are so grateful for your generosity!

Mel's Charities Donation

We are SO grateful to Mel's Charities for their gift of $2,500 to support Family Sharing's Mobile Pantry! This will make a meaningful difference for the families we serve!

Donges Bay Elementary

The students from Donges Bay Elementary came by and donated over 1,570 pounds of food to Family Sharing!

They also spent time inside learning about Family Sharing and all of the resources we offer to the community!

Looking to schedule your business, group or class to volunteer?

Contact outreach@familysharingozaukee.org

June Program Sponsors!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors- You are making this happen!

Our Bags in Backpacks program is packed with purpose — ensuring that every student has access to nourishing food over the weekend so they can return to school on Monday feeling supported, focused, and ready to learn.

🏆 Circle of Champion Sponsor

Crossroads Presbyterian Church & VBS Program

Open House

Our Open House was a success! Thank you to everyone who came and made it such a special event! We love showing new and old faces what goes on behind the scenes at Family Sharing.

Summer is here! Shop our Retail Boutique

We've got you covered this wedding season, from regular and special occasion dresses, and even Bridal Gowns! And for a limited time take 30% off ALL dresses!

From the Pantry

Family Sharing is pleased to announce that we will be providing free summer meals to kids this summer.

In partnership with the Wisconsin State Department of Public Instruction and the United States Department of Agriculture, Family Sharing will be providing five days worth of nutritious breakfasts and lunches every week!

The distributions will be every Monday from 4pm – 6pm at the YMCA Feith Family Branch.

Family Sharing is the leader in child nutrition programing, and we are honored to now be providing free summer meals through the federal Summer Food Service Program.

If you signed up for this program, you will be receiving an email this weekend to confirm your status. We had an unprecedented demand and we appreciate your patience as we navigate this new program!

The Farm Program

We are so excited to announce our new program!

Thanks to our new partnership with Bonim Farms, we are able to plant nine rows of fresh produce this year, with the ability to scale up year after year.

TMJ4 came out and did a story to highlight the efforts of the new program. You can watch the clip here:

Why an Ozaukee food pantry is starting to grow its own produce

Late spring and summer are typically the slowest times for food drive donations. Any support you can give will ensure that our shelves stay stocked all summer. You can help Family Sharing by supporting any of these events. Contact us at 262-377-0634.

Most Needed Non-Perishable Food Items:

Canned Chicken
Baked Beans
Spaghetti Noodles
Pasta Sauce

DONATE HERE