Services Offered

• Emergency Food Pantry~ Provides nutritious food for low income qualified residents of western Kenosha County, WI
• Cupboard Bound(CSFP)~Food directly targeted for seniors 60+ who meet the income guidelines
• Health Snack Program- Providing elementary school children with healthy snacks during the school day
• Free Clothes Closet~ Clothing for Men, women,children and  infants, as well as shoes, boots, bedlinens and blankets
• Free Household Items~Small kitchen appliances, dishes, home and baby items
• Emergency Services Referrals~ Referral  to other community programs available in Kenosha County and southeastern WI
• Free Haircuts~ Available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am to 12pm and Wednesday afternoons 4-6pm
• Back-to- School Supplies ~ During the fall we offer free school supplies to families to help offset the burden of purchasing costly school supplies for their children.
• Holiday Support ~ Easter,Thanksgiving and Christmas  gift baskets.

The Sharing Center is the largest 501(c)3, community-supported organization in western Kenosha County and the only agency that provides a multitude of  emergency based needs services and goods to income-qualified families, who reside in western Kenosha County. We provide help and hope to people on their way to independence.

We are home to a free  food pantry, clothing and  household closet, offering  dishes, cookware, linens and  household items, in addition to hygiene products and hair cuts .

The Sharing Center is host to:

• Foodshares (previously Food Stamp Program) and BadgeCare (State Medical Care)  sign up every Friday (9-Noon)
• Referral program for those who need additional help with energy assistance, emergency housing, domestic violence, or family crises, through the Emergency Services (EMS) of Kenosha County.
• Division of Aging and Disability,during the Senior Cupboard Bound food distribution 3rd Thursday of each month
• Prescription Relief, through the Urban Outreach Center, 3rd Tuesday of each month
• Free Tax Preparation, though United Way, March-April.

We hold yearly Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter dinner distributions and back-to-school programs where we match  generous donors with a family in need.

Our pantry is stocked by a combination of foods obtained from TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program), Food Reclamation programs with local wholesale distribution centers,  on-site and local gardens,  grants, and directly from the caring individuals,  businesses, church groups,  youth groups, and civic organizations  with food drives and charitable contributions.   Without the support of the community, we could not meet the ever growing demand for our services.

Donations from the community keep our shelves stocked and the doors open!