So much happening this Holiday Season!

December 2024

FULL CARTS. FULLER HEARTS. SINCE 1979.

Happy Holidays!

Our staff, volunteers & Board of Directors wish you a wonderful Holiday Season!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our float in Grafton's 44th Annual Christmas Parade a success! The tree looked amazing with the Circle of Sharing theme, and the crowd (especially the children!) absolutely loved the pink ducks and candy! Thank you for spreading holiday cheer and making this celebration so memorable!

Please support Family Sharing as needs grow.

We have been a source of care, hope, and strength since 1979. As trailblazers in Ozaukee County, we have been at the forefront of the ever-changing needs of those we serve, providing food, clothing, and household necessities. As the cost of the essentials continues to rise, more families are finding themselves in need of a helping hand. Your generosity allows us to provide not just nourishment but hope and stability.

Pantry shopping increased 37% in clients over last year.
Family Sharing distributed over 736,795 pounds of food in the last 12 months.

Will you join our mission?

Please ensure that Family Sharing meets the growing needs in 2024 by clicking here to give online.

The Circle of Sharing in our Community

Family Sharing has it's own Flavor of the Day at Hefner's!

Throughout the month, your food donations will help those in need, culminating in a special event on December 21. Join us on this day to celebrate Family Sharing's Flavor of the Day - the delightful Family Sharing Ripple! By simply bringing along a food donation, you not only support a worthy cause but also enjoy a 10% discount on your order.

Your generous donation, partnered with our new innovative approaches, and 50 years of proven results, creates a ripple effect that makes a meaningful difference!

Help Family Sharing when you get your oil changed or purchase a new vehicle in December!

Visit our friends at Newman Chevrolet in Cedarburg and support Family Sharing and Ozaukee Family Services. In the month of December, Newman Chevrolet will be donating $100 for every new & pre-owned vehicle we sell. Another $5 will be donated for every oil change in our service department. The donations will be split between Ozaukee Family Sharing & Ozaukee Family Services. A giant thank you to Newman for creating this generous program again this year.

Shop Family Sharing's Retail Boutique!

Looking for the perfect gift for the person who is hard to shop for or a last minute gift?

Ozaukee County City Tin is the perfect gift for your neighbor, postal carrier, teacher, child care provider, or anyone! Don't forget to get one for yourself too! These little tins pack a lot of savings for you while dining local AND, at the same time, will help those in need!

How to donate to Family Sharing through City Tins: Simply visit the City Tin website here to order. At checkout, enter the code FAMILY in the discount code field. This will indicate that $10 of every tin purchased should be directed to Family Sharing of Ozaukee. Questions? Information regarding the discount can be found at https://citytins.com/pages/run-a-fundraiser.

Santa Shops at Family Sharing!

Santa Claus is coming to town, check out the fun video of Santa shopping at Family Sharing!

From our Pantry!

Family Sharing's motorized cart receives upgrades!

Students from the Cedarburg High School Robotics Team have taken innovation to a new level by partnering with Family Sharing of Ozaukee to create a one-of-a-kind electric shopping cart. This collaboration aims to promote Family Sharing's mission of supporting families in need while providing students with hands on engineering and design experience.

The project, which began in early 2023 thanks to a donation from Blain's Farm & Fleet, saw CHS Robotics students apply their skill in design, fabrication, and mechanical engineering to construct the initial version of the cart. Recently, the team unveiled a series of upgrades aimed at making the electric cart even more eye catching and functional. The cart has been outfitted with flashing lights and a loud air horn. Look for this out and about in the community and in the local parades!