WHAT WE DO

The Hope Pantry provides food to homeless families or families in transition in the West Allis/West Milwaukee School District.

WHO WE SERVE

Clients are referred to us by social workers in the West Allis West Milwaukee school district. Some of our clients with jobs make too much to qualify for any other type of aid, but not enough to pay rent and other expenses along with food. Once-a-month visits to other food pantries are not supplying them with enough food to get them through the month. Other clients have been forced to move suddenly or are fleeing domestic violence situations, and have an emergency need for food as well as other items.

HOW IT WORKS

Hope Pantry clients are allowed to visit the Pantry once per month to supplement their current food sources. We use a points system based on family size. The pantry was set up as a Choice Model which allows clients to shop within their point allotment for items they need. We use a Choice Model because it upholds client dignity, meets client health needs, allows them to feel like they’re shopping and limits food waste as clients only take food they will use. To receive services from the Hope Ministries, you must be referred by a WAWM school employee or by another church or organization that is connected to the Hope Ministries. Families are accepted if they are in transition, without a permanent address. Currently, visits are by appointment only. 

WHERE FOOD & FUNDING COME FROM

Our ministry is totally funded through donations from individuals and organizations. Food is currently supplied through food and monetary donations from Mt. Hope congregation, and other community organizations, local food drives, and shopping when necessary to maintain inventory. We are a member of Feeding America and receive some food through them. We currently only provide non-perishable food items.